Human Rights
Monday, June 29, 2015 - 06:12
RFE/RL's Turkmen Service, known locally as Azatlyk, assembled a panel to discuss Russia's use of soft power in Central Asia, its effectiveness, and its durability.
Monday, June 29, 2015 - 06:08
If the State Department’s recent “Country Report on Terrorism” confirms anything, it is the lack of import Central Asia maintains in D.C.’s policy circles.
Friday, June 26, 2015 - 06:55
The United States on Thursday tagged Iran and Cuba as serial human rights abusers even as the Obama administration accelerates attempts to improve relations with both countries.
Friday, June 26, 2015 - 06:07
Co-Chairman Pitts, Co-Chairman McGovern, it is an honor to be here to speak with you today on the human rights situation in Central Asia.
Friday, June 26, 2015 - 05:56
In a new report, the U.S. State Department strongly criticizes Islamic State (IS) militants -- as well as the Russian, Iranian, and Azerbaijani governments -- for human rights abuses.
Friday, June 26, 2015 - 05:23
Secretary Kerry submitted the 2014 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (commonly known as the Human Rights Reports) to the U.S. Congress.
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 06:41
Uganda has banned meetings to build support for former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi’s bid to run for president next year, police chief Kale Kayihura said.
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 06:39
U.S. group details crackdown on rights, including press freedom, with detentions and threats of jail under pretext of national security
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 06:19
Former dictator Manuel Noriega broke a long silence and asked his compatriots on Wednesday to forgive actions by his military regime that culminated in the 1989 U.S. invasion.
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 05:52
Lawmakers in Kyrgyzstan have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill that would criminalize so-called gay propaganda.