Sakharov Prize; Arbitrary Detention in Iraqi Kurdistan; Russia Bombing Civilians in Syria: HRW Daily Brief
Sakharov Prize announced; Arbitrary detention in Iraqi Kurdistan; Russia bombing civilians in Syria; Freedom of expression in Côte d'Ivoire; Azerbaijan's crackdown draws criticism; French foreign minister in China - where an economist languishes in prison for proposing dialogue; and journalist on trial in Montenegro on dubious charges.
In human rights news around the world today: This year's winners of Europe's top human rights award - the Sakharov Prize - have been announced. We look at arbitrary detention of men and boys in Iraqi Kurdistan. Russia is again accused of bombing civilians in Syria.
Plus: Freedom of expression in Côte d'Ivoire; Azerbaijan's crackdown draws criticism; French foreign minister in China - where an economist languishes in prison for proposing dialogue; and journalist on trial in Montenegro on dubious charges.
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