RFE/RL Watchdog
2/16/2012 7:42:31 PM
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EU Urge Belarus To Abolish Death Penalty
The European Parliament has unanimously passed a resolution condemning the death penalty in Belarus and urging the country to adopt a moratorium on the practice. More 
Belarus Authorities Warn Labor Leader
The chairman of the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Labor Unions has been warned by authorities in connection with what is described as his alleged responsibility for "discrediting Belarus abroad." More 
Kazakh Opposition Activist Denied Parole
A court in Kazakhstan's northwestern city of Aqtobe has denied release on parole to opposition activist Aidos Sadyqov, saying that "he still considers himself not guilty" and had broken rules at the prison camp. More 
Amnesty: Libya Militias Committing Abuses
A year after the start of the uprising in Libya, the human rights watchdog Amnesty International says some of the militia groups who helped topple Muammar Qaddafi are now responsible for some of the country's worst rights abuses. More 
Court Annuls Russian Activist's Sentence
A court in western Russia has annulled the 10-year prison sentence handed down to an opposition activist jailed on drug charges her supporters say were politically motivated. More 
Committee Established For Zhanaozen Victims
Kazakh politicians and rights activists have announced the creation of an international committee to defend the victims of the shootings in the southwestern town of Zhanaozen and activists arrested in connection with the violence. More 
Jailed Kazakh Opposition Leader's 'Rights Violated'
The wife of the jailed chairman of Kazakhstan's unregistered opposition Algha (Forward) party says her husband's rights as a prisoner are being violated. More 
Amnesty For Jailed Kazakh Opposition Activist
A Kazakh opposition activist has been amnestied after spending more than 1 1/2 years in jail on charges of resisting authority. More |
