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Kurdish politician under investigation for issuing call to refuse military service
Under the Turkish Criminal Code, Bengi Yildiz could face between six months and two years in prison for "discouraging people ... -
Cameraman attacked in Osh
Batyr Mamatzhanov remains in critical condition after suffering two broken ribs and a head injury. -
Media are no threat to security, says IFJ in response to National Defence Strategy
The European group of the IFJ urged parliament to respect the role of media in democracy and amend the document ... -
Journalist's home destroyed in fire, arson suspected
"We have recently run at least 15 articles criticizing corrupt officials from the district administration," said journalist Salimzhan Gaisin. -
Journalists, human rights defenders in danger
CJES expressed concern over the safety of two journalists in Osh, while noting that another has fled the city with ... -
PACE should adopt resolution on the functioning of democratic institutions in Azerbaijan, say human rights ...
The resolution is part of the report of the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States ... -
Higher court to hear case of former Kurdish deputy after appeals court overturns two-year sentence
Leyla Zana was sentenced to two years in prison on charges of "spreading propaganda for a terrorist organization". -
Two journalists detained as violence continues
CPJ called on authorities to release Ulugbek Abdusalomov and Azimjon Askarov, and to ensure the safety of other journalists working ... -
ARTICLE 19 welcomes Council of Europe resolution on the North Caucasus
ARTICLE 19 urged the Russian government to address rights violations in the region and to adopt comprehensive measures, specifically relating ... -
"U.S. International Broadcasting — Is Anybody Listening?
U.S. INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING: —IS ANYBODY LISTENING?— KEEPING THE U.S. CONNECTED One of […] issues is the growing concern over the ...
