Caravanserai

2022-09-22

Backlash to Mirziyoyev's criticism of Soviets reveals Russia's territorial ambitions

Russian media and lawmakers saw the Uzbek president's comments about Soviet-era repression as a sign of 'disloyalty' amid the Kremlin's ongoing pivot towards rebuilding the Soviet empire.

Human Rights

2022-09-19

Torture haunts survivors of Russia's occupation as mass graves exhumed in Izyum

Bodies floating down rivers, torture chambers, and children buried hastily in the forest are just a few of the harrowing stories emerging from liberated territories in Ukraine.

Human Rights

2022-09-01

China responsible for litany of rights abuses in Xinjiang: UN report

Beijing has committed 'serious human rights violations' and 'crimes against humanity' in its arbitrary detention of Uighurs and members of other Muslim minority groups, the UN found.

Human Rights

2022-08-30

'Shame them': rights leader advocates tough policy towards Russia, China

'It's virtually impossible for governments to hide their abuses,' said outgoing HRW leader Kenneth Roth, pointing out China's repression of Muslims and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Human Rights

2022-08-22

Uzbekistan warns citizens against joining Russian invasion of Ukraine

Fighting in a foreign country is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, the Uzbek embassy in Moscow reminded migrants lured by false promises of money and residency.

Human Rights

2022-08-11

Russians cremate soldiers' bodies in Ukraine to hide losses, avoid compensating families

Moscow declares some soldiers 'missing in action' and buries others in unmarked graves, while 'disposing of' other bodies in mobile crematoria -- all part of hiding Russia's mounting casualties.

Human Rights

2022-07-28

'Double-tap' strikes: how Syria, Russia maximise terror, civilian casualties

An investigative report detailed the Syrian and Russian practice of striking a location, then striking the same location soon after to target civilians and first responders who arrive at the scene.