OSCE media freedom representative condemns brutal attack against Ukrainian journalist, calls for thorough investigation
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović expressed deep concern about journalists' safety in Ukraine following an attack against Tatyana Chernovil, a journalist with Ukrainskaya pravda.
UN agency condemns Israeli demolition of Arab homes, urges adherence to international law
Father and son standing with their belongings following the latest demolitions in the West...
First of the Arctic 30 get visas to leave Russia
Arctic 30 activist and UK national Anthony Perrett has been given a visa in his passport from the Federal Migration Service allowing him to leave the country.
China: Drop Charges Against Prominent Activist
The Chinese government should immediately drop all politically motivated charges and release the prominent rights activist Xu Zhiyong, Human Rights Watch said. Xu may go on trial as early as December 28, 2013, an apparent effort to minimize...
Egypt: Morsy Aides Moved From Secret Detention
Egypt’s transfer of five members of former President Mohamed Morsy’s administration to Tora prison since December 17, 2013, fails to remedy over five months of secret military detention. Tora prison authorities have denied access to the aides’ lawyers...
OSCE/ODIHR final report on Azerbaijan presidential election recommends measures to bring elections in line with OSCE commitments, international standards
Final Report of OSCE/ODIHR on Azerbaijani presidential elections held on 9 October 2013 was presented on 24 December 2013.
Austria’s legal framework provides sound basis for democratic elections, says OSCE/ODIHR report, more transparency needed
Austria's national Parliament in Vienna.
Burma: Free All Remaining Political Prisoners
Burma’s President Thein Sein should honor his pledge to release all political prisoners by the end of 2013, Human Rights Watch said. The releases should include the more than 200 people charged this year with political offenses.
Bangladesh: Investigate Killing of Witness
The Bangladeshi authorities should urgently set up an effective mechanism to protect witnesses in cases before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Human Rights Watch said.
Khodorkovsky: Russia Still Has Political Prisoners
Russia's former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, recently pardoned by Russia's president, gave his first news conference Sunday after spending more than 10 years in prison on charges of embezzlement and tax fraud. Khodorkovsky appeared composed and...
