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Presidential Election in Europe’s Last Dictatorship

  • Belarus, News
  • 5 August 2020

On Sunday 9 August, presidential elections will be held in Belarus. While no one doubts that Preside…

Civil Society in Serbia Intimidated with Unjustified Money Laundering Investigations

  • Serbia, Statements
  • 29 July 2020

Civil Rights Defenders calls upon Serbia’s authorities to refrain from pressuring civil society orga…

Human Rights Defender Azimjon Askarov Dies in Kyrgyz Prison

  • Kyrgyzstan, News, Statements
  • 25 July 2020

Civil Rights Defenders mourns the passing of prominent human rights defender and journalist Azimjon …

Srebrenica Genocide: 25 Years On

  • Bosnia-Herzegovina, News
  • 11 July 2020

Today marks 25 years since the Srebrenica genocide. Victims remain unrecognised and the discourse ar…
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