Kyrgyzstan: Human Rights Defender Dies in Prison
Hold Authorities Accountable for Azimjon Askarov’s Needless Death
![Ethnic Uzbek journalist Azimzhan Askarov, who was arbitrarily arrested, tortured, convicted after an unfair trial and jailed for life looks through metal bars during hearings at the Bishkek regional court, Kyrgyzstan.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2020/202002eca_kyrgyzstan_askarov.jpg?itok=jEMWmJMm)
Hold Authorities Accountable for Azimjon Askarov’s Needless Death
Earlier Relief Package Excluded Many Vulnerable Families
Authorities Should Urgently Protect Them, Give Them Shelter
Many Problematic Laws Still Need Reform
Protests Highlight Abuse, Impunity, Corruption, Lack of Training
End Pressure on Media; Respect, Protect Independent Journalism
Officials Claim National Security to Justify Mistreating Foreign Workers
Ensure Thorough Investigation Instead of Prosecuting the Journalist
Azimjon Askarov at Risk of Covid-19 Exposure, Requires Urgent Medical Care
Trump Administration Planning to Send Federal Agents to Other Cities
End Assistance to All Military-Controlled Entities
Authorities Fail to Provide Vital Assistance
Budget and Covid-19 Package Need to Bolster Rights of Marginalized People
Inquiry into the impact of COVID-19 on education and children’s services