Europe/Central Asia
January 18, 2021
Another Political Activist Jailed in Russia
A court in Moscow has sentenced Azat Miftakhov, a postgraduate math student and political activist, to six years in prison on highly controversial hooliganism charges. His conviction follows investigation and a trial marred by allegations of torture, and reliance on unfair “secret witnesses.”
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Uzbekistan: Registration Barriers for Independent Groups
Outdated Rules Limit Freedom of Association
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Turkey: Crackdown on Independent TV Channels
End Violations of Media Freedom; Annul Abusive Measures; Ensure Impartiality
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Armenia: Unlawful Rocket, Missile Strikes on Azerbaijan
Investigate Indiscriminate Attacks, Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas
News
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Another Political Activist Jailed in Russia
Azat Miftakhov Sentenced to 6 Years on Controversial Hooliganism Charges
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Russian Authorities Jail Poisoned Putin Critic
Alexei Navalny’s Arrest Arbitrary, Politically Motivated
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UK Lags Behind Tackling Forced Labor in Xinjiang
New Measures to Address Abuses in Chinese Region Insufficient
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European Court Accepts Case to Adjudicate Abuses in Crimea
Decision Recognizes Abuses in Crimea Are Attributable to Russia
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EU Should Regulate Artificial Intelligence to Protect Rights
Privacy, Non-Discrimination, and Social Security Safeguards Needed
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Turkey: Covid-19 Pandemic Used to Strengthen Autocratic Rule
Erdogan Presidency Introduces Restrictive Laws, Deepens Assault on Dissent
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UK: Setting Aside Rights when Inconvenient
Responding to Pandemic, Brexit, Government Undermines Institutions that Protect Rights
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EU: Respect Rights Amid Pandemic, Economic Downturn
Tackle Inequality, Abuses against Migrants, Autocratic Backsliding
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Russia: No Light at the End of the Tunnel
Covid-19 Overwhelmed Health Care, Created Opportunities for Repression
