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Self-Censorship and the State: Evaluating Progress on Free Speech in Uzbekistan
April 05, 2018

Self-Censorship and the State: Evaluating Progress on Free Speech in Uzbekistan

By Catherine Putz
How have reforms impacted the media environment in Uzbekistan?
Tajik Activist Returned to Tajikistan From Turkey
February 22, 2018

Tajik Activist Returned to Tajikistan From Turkey

By Catherine Putz
Human rights groups say Namunjon Sharipov was forcibly returned to Tajikistan.

Pride and Kazakh-Kyrgyz Rift
October 28, 2017

Pride and Kazakh-Kyrgyz Rift

By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, "cautious optimism" about Uzbekistan and a quick lesson on Soviet history in the region; weekend reading.

EU, Tajikistan Hold Human Rights Dialogue, Say Almost Nothing
October 17, 2017

EU, Tajikistan Hold Human Rights Dialogue, Say Almost Nothing

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

The Next Chapter in Uzbekistan’s Opening
July 06, 2017

The Next Chapter in Uzbekistan’s Opening

By Catherine Putz
Human Rights Watch and the BBC’s Uzbek service are getting access to the country again.
Forced Labor Continues in World Bank Project Areas in Uzbekistan
June 27, 2017

Forced Labor Continues in World Bank Project Areas in Uzbekistan

By Catherine Putz
In a new report, Human Rights Watch says the World Bank's Uzbekistan projects are tainted with forced labor.

OSCE Manages to Irritate Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Human Rights Advocates, Too
September 27, 2016

OSCE Manages to Irritate Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Human Rights Advocates, Too

By Catherine Putz
The organization's annual human rights conference has become the focus point for frustration.
Central Asia Fails on Rights and Corruption
January 28, 2016

Central Asia Fails on Rights and Corruption

By Catherine Putz
Reports released this week have no good news about combating corruption or addressing human rights issues in Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan Deports Human Rights Researcher
December 05, 2015

Kyrgyzstan Deports Human Rights Researcher

By Catherine Putz
Religion in Tajikistan, corruption scandals in Uzbekistan, and other weekend reads.

Kyrgyz Victims of Domestic Violence Have Few Options
October 29, 2015

Kyrgyz Victims of Domestic Violence Have Few Options

By Catherine Putz
Survivors face a range of social and structural barriers to seeking help, and justice.

Police Torture in Sri Lanka Remains a Major Problem
October 25, 2015

Police Torture in Sri Lanka Remains a Major Problem

By Taylor Dibbert
Is Sri Lanka’s new government ready to deal with police torture? Only time will tell.
Has Tajikistan Burned Too Many Bridges?
June 06, 2015

Has Tajikistan Burned Too Many Bridges?

By Catherine Putz
Russia and Kazakhstan mull the right to be forgotten and Stroehlein is tired of excuses.

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