Tajik and Russian officials arbitrarily detained and forcibly returned to Tajikistan a peaceful opposition activist while he was visiting Moscow.
Central Asia articles on Democracy Chronicles
In modern contexts, all definitions of Central Asia include these five republics of the former Soviet Union: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The largely Muslim region has been increasingly anti-democracy since it broke off as a group from Russia in 1991. Also see our section on World Democracy and our articles on Russia and Vladimir Putin.
Abysmal Human Rights in Central Asia Leave Region Undeveloped
Central Asian leaders want greater regional cooperation and international investment to bolster economic growth should place human rights at top of agenda.
Kazakhstani Activists and Journalists Harassed on Independence Day
Kazakhstani cracks down on human rights activists and journalists to prevent dissent on independence day by illegally searching and threatening activists.
Uzbekistan Must Stop Harassing Human Rights Defenders
The Uzbek authorities should stop harassing human rights activists, including those recently released from prison, and ensure their safety.
Worrying Attack On Kazakhstani Trade Union Leader
Unidentified assailants viciously attacked a local trade union leader in Kazakhstan on the evening of November 10, 2018, Human Rights Watch said today.
VIDEO: Top 10 Brutal Dictators You’ve Never Heard Of
The 10 most brutal, but largely unknown dictators in the world. It is very difficult to believe the incredible behavior of some of these megalomaniacs.
Kazakhstan Man Jailed For Anti-Presidential Online Comment
Kazakhstan on Thursday sentenced a man to three years in prison for inciting social hatred and calling for the forcible overthrow of the government.
Court Shuts Down Independent Kazakhstani News Site
Kazakh court ordering the closure of the independent website Ratel.kz and takes action against its editor
Revealing China’s Mass-Indoctrination Camps For Muslims
Authorities in a Muslim region have ensnared hundreds of thousands of Muslim Chinese in mass internment camps
Blunder of Kazakh dictatorship’s new capital reflects misrule
Many of Kazakhstan capital Astana’s residents compare Astana unfavourably with the former capital Almaty