The Tajikistani authorities are perpetuating systemic discrimination and severe human rights violations against the Pamiri minority, according to new research by Amnesty International. The Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) in East Tajikistan is home to several ethnic groups forming the Pamiri minority, mostly practicing the Shia Ismaili branch of Islam. Denied official recognition as a minority … Read more
Reacting to the Release of Imprisoned Activists in Russia Why is this release significant? 16 individuals, including human rights defenders, activists, and journalists, have been released from Russian prisons. Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Marie Struthers, expresses relief and joy at their release. What is the message from Amnesty International? Marie … Read more
Concerns rise over health of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Why is Ales Bialiatski’s health a cause for concern? Ales Bialiatski, Nobel Peace Prize winner, has been in prison for three years Reports of rapidly deteriorating health Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe calls for immediate release Amid the third anniversary of Ales Bialiatski’s imprisonment, … Read more
Humanitarian Crisis: Russia Strikes Innocent Civilians in Ukraine Are Russian Missile Strikes Targeting Civilians in Ukraine? Amnesty International condemns the recent Russian missile strikes in Ukraine, resulting in the death of dozens of civilians. The destruction of hospitals and residential buildings is a blatant violation of human rights. What Evidence Supports the Claims? Evidence suggests … Read more