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Human Rights

Russia threatening showdown over Syria chemical weapons probe

2019-11-27

Russia threatening showdown over Syria chemical weapons probe

Moscow is threatening to block next year's budget for the world's chemical weapons watchdog in its latest attempt to cover up crimes committed by Syrian and Russian troops.
Gazprom sued by rights group over scandal-plagued Bishkek school

2019-11-22

Gazprom sued by rights group over scandal-plagued Bishkek school

Russian energy giant Gazprom unlawfully gained control of a multipurpose tuition-based school, and went back on its promises to the community and country, say Kyrgyz rights activists.
Russian animosity toward migrants grows despite demographic crisis

2019-10-29

Russian animosity toward migrants grows despite demographic crisis

A recent study in Russia has revealed a surge of intolerance toward migrants and ethnic minorities.
Humiliation of Tajik journalist at Moscow airport sparks public outcry

2019-10-25

Humiliation of Tajik journalist at Moscow airport sparks public outcry

'Radical chauvinism, xenophobia, racism, rudeness and disrespect are systemic problems in Russia,' said Tajik journalist Anora Sarkorova. Many Central Asians share her opinion.
Russian bombing campaign displaces over 400,000 Syrians in three months

2019-07-29

Russian bombing campaign displaces over 400,000 Syrians in three months

Russia and its ally, the Syrian regime, have targeted innocent citizens under the guise of fighting extremists.
Economic risks spur concern over Kyrgyz remittances from Russia

2019-05-03

Economic risks spur concern over Kyrgyz remittances from Russia

Kyrgyz authorities have expressed concern about the strengthening of economic ties with Russia and the economy's dependence on events there.
US grant to help Kazakhstan build network against human trafficking

2019-04-25

US grant to help Kazakhstan build network against human trafficking

Only teamwork between NGOs and government agencies can bring effective results in the fight against human trafficking in Central Asia, analysts say.
In step to ensure human rights, Kyrgyzstan ratifies UN pact on disabilities

2019-03-26

In step to ensure human rights, Kyrgyzstan ratifies UN pact on disabilities

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities seeks to ensure their rights and freedoms.
Kremlin evades historical facts of devastating 1930s famine in Kazakhstan

2019-03-11

Kremlin evades historical facts of devastating 1930s famine in Kazakhstan

Russia fears historical responsibility and refuses to admit that the Soviet regime deliberately created the famine.
Xenophobia towards Uzbek, Tajik migrants seen rising in Russia

2018-12-03

Xenophobia towards Uzbek, Tajik migrants seen rising in Russia

Sociologists and independent polls report 'a sharp increase in xenophobia among Russians' over the past year.