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Kazakhstan: Impunity Persists After Torture During Bloody January 

Kazakhstan: Impunity Persists After Torture During Bloody January 

By Alva Omarova
The legal battle for justice for those arbitrarily detained and those who were brutally tortured during Kazakhstan’s Bloody January imploded before it started.

Torture in Myanmar: Don’t Let the Junta Normalize Cruelty

Torture in Myanmar: Don’t Let the Junta Normalize Cruelty

By Tomas Max Martin, Ergun Cakal, and Hannah Russell
Torture – and the fear that it engenders – has been central to the military junta’s efforts to quell popular resistance.
Petition Filed With UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on Behalf of Kadyr Yusupov

Petition Filed With UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on Behalf of Kadyr Yusupov

By Catherine Putz
Yusupov, a former Uzbek diplomat, was convicted of treason in a closed trial after making a confession under pressure following a suicide attempt.

Uzbekistan to Close Notorious Prison Colony, the 'House of Torture'

Uzbekistan to Close Notorious Prison Colony, the 'House of Torture'

By Catherine Putz
Jaslyk is Uzbekistan's most notorious prison. On August 2, President Mirziyoyev ordered its closure.

An Afternoon in Almaty and Justice in Kazakhstan

An Afternoon in Almaty and Justice in Kazakhstan

By Jared Genser
Iskander Yerimbetov’s counsel recounts his client’s latest court hearing.

The Cambodia Conundrum: What Is Wrong With Hun Sen?

The Cambodia Conundrum: What Is Wrong With Hun Sen?

By John Sifton
Cambodia’s allies and donors can and should press Hun Sen to end the repression of the opposition.

Sustained Concerns About Torture in Sri Lanka

Sustained Concerns About Torture in Sri Lanka

By Taylor Dibbert
More concerns about torture and impunity in Sri Lanka.
Torture Under Thailand's Military Junta

Torture Under Thailand's Military Junta

By Mong Palatino
A new report exposes the extent of the practice under the current government.

Teenagers Abused at Australian Youth Detention Center

Teenagers Abused at Australian Youth Detention Center

By Grant Wyeth
The Northern Territory has the highest rate of youth detention in Australia. Inquiry needs to ask why.

Report: Torture in Kazakhstan Persists

Report: Torture in Kazakhstan Persists

By Casey Michel
Despite Astana's bold promises, recent Amnesty report says the use of torture “remains largely unchecked and unpunished.”

Uzbek Political Prisoner Released After 21 Years

Uzbek Political Prisoner Released After 21 Years

By Catherine Putz
Murod Juraev’s release comes ten days after a visit by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to Uzbekistan.
Police Torture in Sri Lanka Remains a Major Problem

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.

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