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Central Asia Human Rights
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Uzbek Activist Sentenced to 5 More Years for 'Violating Prison Rules'
By Catherine Putz
Azam Farmonov has already served 9 years in jail for extortion charges, which human rights groups say were fabricated.
Turkmenistan Unveils a 69-Foot Distraction
By Catherine Putz
The glittering gold statue of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat got headlines, but it's a distraction.
Are You a Foreign Agent in Kyrgyzstan?
By Catherine Putz
Human rights organizations worry that an impending law could stifle the country’s civil society.
Tajikistan and China to Trade… Felons
By Catherine Putz
Extradition among the region's states is common, so is torture.
Turkmenistan Pardons 1200 Prisoners for Constitution Day
By Catherine Putz
Such mass amnesty decrees are routine in the country.
What Happened 10 Years Ago in Andijan?
By Catherine Putz
A decade after hundreds of protesters were killed by security forces, very little has changed in the country.
What Press Freedom in Eurasia?
By Catherine Putz
Every year is a bad year for press freedom across the former Soviet Union. Last year was no different.
Tajikistan to Local Police: Stop Forcibly Shaving Muslims
By Catherine Putz
Police should only remind young men to "take care of themselves and observe personal hygiene," not actually shave them
Turkmenistan’s War on Satellite Dishes
By Catherine Putz
Are Ashgabat's satellite dishes an eyesore or a lifeline to information?
Is Tajikistan Moving Backward on Rights?
By Catherine Putz
Oinikhol Bobonazarova, a prominent human rights advocate, says the government is not addressing crucial issues.
Press Freedom Under Threat in Kyrgyzstan ... Again
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz state security recently detained a journalist and searched the offices of a prominent human rights organization.
Great Game in Central Asia After Afghanistan
By Joshua Kucera
Could efforts by Russia and America in Central Asia exacerbate tensions and make matters worse?
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