How a 4-year-old child became a hostage in Tajikistan’s battles against the exiled opposition.

Meanwhile, Dushanbe has reflexively accused the IRPT of coordinating the attack.

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

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

Mirzorakhim Kuzov had been detained in Greece after Tajikistan submitted an Interpol red notice against him.

The dialogue was "open and honest" and meaningless.

Feeding on old rumors, the documentary is further indication of a deteriorating relationship.

Dushanbe is always watching.

In 2016, 830 Tajik citizens applied for asylum at the Polish border -- up from just 105 in 2014.

New report, same old story: Dushanbe's crackdown on lawyers continues.

“When the repression machine begins to work, it destroys everyone."

Dushanbe has ensured that future targets of the state may not have anyone to defend them.

The organization's annual human rights conference has become the focus point for frustration.

Meanwhile, in Geneva Tajikistan's human rights record will be up for discussion.

After 25 years of independence, Tajikistan is a bastion of torture and repression.

Dushanbe continues to pursue its opponents, targeting their lawyers and families now that the core IRPT is in jail.