Russian Activist Spends Two Years Under House Arrest
Authorities Use Politically Motivated Criminal Prosecutions to Silence Opponents
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Authorities Use Politically Motivated Criminal Prosecutions to Silence Opponents
Dissidents Sent to Prison Amid Preparations for Key Political Event
Detention, Intimidation Violate Rights and Abuse Covid-19 Measures
118 Groups Appeal to King to Commute Sentences
Immunity, Police Powers for Military Raise Risk of Abuse
Kazakhstan’s Partners Should Condemn Government’s Stifling of Free Association
Azat Miftakhov Sentenced to 6 Years on Controversial Hooliganism Charges
Numerous New Arrests in Lead-up to Party Congress
Basic Freedoms Stifled Amid Youth-Led Democracy Uprising
Violators Unpunished; Crackdown on Activists
Authorities Punish Critics, Close Civic Space with Impunity
Arrests for Peaceful Speech; Death Sentences After Unfair Trials
Muted Response from Donors Emboldens Hun Sen
Kim Jong Un Uses Pandemic to Further Isolate Population