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Kyrgyzstan Must Free Azimjon Askarov

  • Kyrgyzstan, News, Statements
  • 21 February 2020

On 25 February, Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme Court will review the appeal by Azimjon Askarov, a lo…

Re-Arrest of Osman Kavala Sparks Outcry from Turkey’s Civil Society

  • News, Turkey
  • 20 February 2020

“We are angry, we are frustrated” was the message from Turkey’s civil society on Tuesday night as ne…

Opposition Leaders Detained in Protests Against Election Fraud in Azerbaijan

  • Azerbaijan, News
  • 17 February 2020

On Sunday, police in Azerbaijan detained opposition leaders and over 60 activists that were&nbs…
Edmund Yakani from South Sudan

South Sudanese HRD Edmund Yakani Receives Death Threats

  • South Sudan, Statements
  • 14 February 2020

South Sudanese human rights defender Edmund Yakani has been subjected to death threats after being i…
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