#Human Rights
First three convicted in Ingush protest trials
A Russian court has convicted three people for their participation in anti-land deal protests in Magas on 26–27 March.
First three convicted in Ingush protest trials
A Russian court has convicted three people for their participation in anti-land deal protests in Magas on 26–27 March.
FSB raid homes of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Karachay-Cherkessia
Ten people were reportedly detained and a criminal case was opened against one person.
FSB raid homes of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Karachay-Cherkessia
Ten people were reportedly detained and a criminal case was opened against one person.
10 Georgian anti-government protesters jailed
Two of the protesters were released, with one being fined ₾1000.
10 Georgian anti-government protesters jailed
Two of the protesters were released, with one being fined ₾1000.
Azerbaijani authorities thwart protest by opposition Musavat Party
Several senior party members including party leader Arif Hajili were detained before the protest was due to take place.
Azerbaijani authorities thwart protest by opposition Musavat Party
Several senior party members including party leader Arif Hajili were detained before the protest was due to take place.
North Caucasus rights groups under threat due to Russian Justice Ministry lawsuit
Rights groups in Kabardino-Balkaria, North Ossetia, Ingushetia, and Daghestan could be at risk due to the lawsuit against Za Prava Cheloveka.
North Caucasus rights groups under threat due to Russian Justice Ministry lawsuit
Rights groups in Kabardino-Balkaria, North Ossetia, Ingushetia, and Daghestan could be at risk due to the lawsuit against Za Prava Cheloveka.
Footage of alleged prison abuse in South Ossetia leaked online
Several South Ossetian MPs appealed for the interior and justice ministers to step down.
Footage of alleged prison abuse in South Ossetia leaked online
Several South Ossetian MPs appealed for the interior and justice ministers to step down.
Hunger striking South Ossetian prisoners ‘severely beaten’
South Ossetian Justice Minister questioned the legitimacy of the hunger strike.
Hunger striking South Ossetian prisoners ‘severely beaten’
South Ossetian Justice Minister questioned the legitimacy of the hunger strike.
Denial of construction permit for Batumi mosque was discriminatory, court rules
The local Muslim community has been trying to build a second mosque in Batumi for over two decades.
Denial of construction permit for Batumi mosque was discriminatory, court rules
The local Muslim community has been trying to build a second mosque in Batumi for over two decades.
Opinion | We cannot build democracy in a country of family dictatorships
The recent domestic violence scandal involving the Popular Front Party has revealed a dark side of Azerbaijan’s opposition.
Opinion | We cannot build democracy in a country of family dictatorships
By Javid AghaThe recent domestic violence scandal involving the Popular Front Party has revealed a dark side of Azerbaijan’s opposition.
Protests in several European cities over Khangoshvili killing
The 40-year-old former Chechen independence fighter and Georgian citizen was shot dead in Berlin two weeks ago.
Protests in several European cities over Khangoshvili killing
The 40-year-old former Chechen independence fighter and Georgian citizen was shot dead in Berlin two weeks ago.