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The International Community Must Put a Spotlight on Tajikistan’s Human Rights Record

The International Community Must Put a Spotlight on Tajikistan’s Human Rights Record

By Scott Martin
Silencing opposition figures, independent voices, and those defending the detained -- a spotlight must be shone on the Tajik government’s human rights record.

Tajikistan Under Review: A Familiar Litany of Human Rights Concerns

Tajikistan Under Review: A Familiar Litany of Human Rights Concerns

By Catherine Putz
Comparing Tajikistan’s last two reviews by the Human Rights Committee, it’s clear Dushnabe isn’t interested in improvement.
Tajikistan's Human Rights Record up for Review

Tajikistan's Human Rights Record up for Review

By Catherine Putz
Since its last review at the UN Human Rights Committee, Tajikistan has pursued a significant crackdown on political rights.

Fighting for Tajikistan’s Jailed Lawyers

Fighting for Tajikistan’s Jailed Lawyers

By Marc Gottridge
On January 24, 2019, Tajik lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov will have been in prison for 1,215 days for simply doing his job.

Previously Jailed Tajik Journalist Ordered Back to Prison

Previously Jailed Tajik Journalist Ordered Back to Prison

By Catherine Putz
Khayrullo Mirsaidov, authorities claim, breached a court order by seeing medical treatment abroad.

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#FreeKhayrullo and the Art of Changing Tajikistan's Mind

#FreeKhayrullo and the Art of Changing Tajikistan's Mind

By Catherine Putz
What can we learn from the recent release of jailed Tajik journalist Khayrullo Mirsaidov?

Tajikistan Issues 12-Year Sentence to Whistleblower Journalist

Tajikistan Issues 12-Year Sentence to Whistleblower Journalist

By Catherine Putz
Khayrullo Mirsaidov reported corruption in a November 2017 open letter. On July 11 he was convicted of embezzlement.
Detailing an Arbitrary Detention in Tajikistan

Detailing an Arbitrary Detention in Tajikistan

By Catherine Putz
The details of Dushanbe’s human rights violations tell the story of a state afraid of its own people but not of international law.

EU, Tajikistan Hold Human Rights Dialogue, Say Almost Nothing

EU, Tajikistan Hold Human Rights Dialogue, Say Almost Nothing

By Catherine Putz
The dialogue was "open and honest" and meaningless.

Tajikistan’s Magnitsky: The Case for a Global Magnitsky Act

Tajikistan’s Magnitsky: The Case for a Global Magnitsky Act

By Marius Fossum
The plight of Buzurgmehr Yorov illustrates the need for Magnitsky-inspired sanctions.

Tajik Authorities Seek Long Prison Terms for IRPT Lawyers

Tajik Authorities Seek Long Prison Terms for IRPT Lawyers

By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, in Geneva Tajikistan's human rights record will be up for discussion.
Tajik Government Denies Blocking News Websites

Tajik Government Denies Blocking News Websites

By Catherine Putz
No stray bullets yet.

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