Bulgaria

Letter to Bulgarian Authorities Regarding Extradition to Turkmenistan

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:04:07 -0700

Human Rights Watch and Bulgarian Helsinki Committee are writing to you as a matter of urgency to ask that Bulgaria decline a request made by the government of Turkmenistan for the extradition of Kakajan Ataev, a citizen of the Russian Federation.

Letter to Mayor of Sofia Regarding the Possible Eviction of Roma Inhabitants

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:00:00 -0700

We are writing to express our profound concern about the possible eviction of Roma inhabitants in the Batalova Vodenitsa neighborhood of Sofia. We have learned from a colleague organization that approximately 180 inhabitants from this area risk imminent eviction, and the demolition of their homes.

Bulgaria: Do Not Extradite Turkmen Dissident

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:00:00 -0700

Bulgaria must deny Turkmenistan’s extradition request for Annadurdy Khajiev, a Turkmen dissident, and release him from detention immediately, Human Rights Watch said today.

The extradition hearing starts on April 12 at the Varna District Court in eastern Bulgaria.

Letter From a Coalition of Human Rights Organizations to Chancellor Merkel on behalf of Annadurdy Khajiev, a Turkmen refugee

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:00:00 -0700

We are writing today to ask for your support on behalf of Annadurdy Khajiev, a Turkmen refugee who was granted humanitarian status in Bulgaria in 2004 and who is currently at risk of extradition to Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan: Letter From a Coalition of Human Rights Organizations

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:00:00 -0800

We are writing to you as a matter of urgency to ask that Bulgaria decline a request made by the government of Turkmenistan for the extradition of Annadurdy Khajiev, a dual citizen of Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation, who was granted humanitarian status in Bulgaria on March 10, 2004. We are convinced that upon return to Turkmenistan Mr.

EU: Keep Up Pressure for Arms Trade Reforms in Candidate Countries

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 08 Oct 2002 17:00:00 -0700

The European Union (EU) should continue to press candidate countries in Central and Eastern Europe to improve arms trade controls, Human Rights Watch said today. Tomorrow, the EU is expected to release the latest annual reports assessing the progress of individual candidates toward accession.

Arms Trade, Human Rights, and European Union Enlargement: The Record of Candidate Countries

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 08 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0700

The countries of Central and Eastern Europe, including several that are candidates for European Union (E.U.) membership, have long been a major source of weapons flows to human rights abusers, conflict regions, and clients suspected of diverting weapons to unauthorized destinations. There has been some recent progress to tighten controls, but serious problems remain.

Bulgaria: Weapons Trade To Be Restrained

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 16 Jul 2002 17:00:00 -0700

(New York, July 16, 2002) -- Anticipated legal reforms in Bulgaria mark an important step toward improved control over the arms trade, Human Rights Watch and the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee said today. The Bulgarian parliament is expected to vote shortly to adopt changes to the country's law on the foreign trade in weapons.

Open Letter to Members of the Bulgarian Parliament

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 03 Jul 2002 17:00:00 -0700

As you know, the government has introduced legislation to amend the 1995 Law on the Control of Foreign Trade Activity in Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies. We understand that this legislation has passed first reading and is expected to be approved by the parliamentary foreign policy commission as early as this week.

Reforming Bulgaria's Arms Trade: An Update

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 03 Jul 2002 00:00:00 -0700

In the next few weeks, the Bulgarian parliament is due to enact important changes to the country's arms trade law. The legislation would amend the Law on the Control of Foreign Trade Activity in Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies, which was adopted in 1995.