Europe/Central Asia
March 5, 2021
Witness: “If You Scream, They Will Beat You More”
Akram risked his life to reach Western Europe. But instead of being safe when he reached an EU border, like so many migrants Akram experienced violence by authorities along the so-called Balkan route.
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Free Speech
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Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents
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Greece: Migrant Camp Lead Contamination
Inadequate Government Response; Lack of Transparency Put Health at Risk
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Russia: Police Detain Thousands in Pro-Navalny Protests
Mass Arbitrary Detentions, Police Brutality, Criminal Prosecutions
News
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Witness: “If You Scream, They Will Beat You More”
Migrants Face Human Rights Abuses at EU Borders; Impunity Persists
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Kyrgyzstan: Withdraw Problematic Draft Constitution
Endangers Fundamental Rights; Weakens Checks and Balances
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Joint Letter to Russia’s Prosecutor General on Unfounded Charges against Yulia Tsvetkova
Withdraw the Indictment and Drop All Charges against Women’s and LGBT Rights Activist
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Turkey: Free Politician after European Court Ruling
Council of Europe Body Should Require Turkey to Implement Demirtaş Judgment
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Last Chance for EPP to Uphold Democratic Values in Hungary Showdown
Fidesz Departure from European Parliament Group Highlights Party’s Failure to Act
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How Europe Can Help End Death and Despair in the Mediterranean Sea
Commitment from EU Governments Could Ease Crisis on Deadly Migration Routes
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The UK Supreme Court Has Failed Shamima Begum
Neither Justice nor Security is Served by Leaving Shamima Begum in a Legal Black Hole
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Turkey: Violation of Osman Kavala’s Rights Intensifies
Council of Europe Body Should Trigger Proceedings Against Turkey
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Unlawful Attacks on Medical Facilities and Personnel in Nagorno-Karabakh
New Research on Three Incidents from 2020 Conflict
