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Kyrgyzstan: Reject repressive Russian-style draft law on non-profit organisations
Freedom Now and seven international NGOs call on Kyrgyzstan to reject the dangerous and ill-conceived draft law on non-commercial organizations, which is currently under consideration in parliament.
Kazakhstan: Nazim Abdrakhmanov Released from Prison
Freedom Now welcomes the release of Nazim Abdrakhmanov from arbitrary detention in Kazakhstan after more than four years in prison.
Iran: UN Declares Detention of Women’s Rights Activists Saba Kord Afshari and Raheleh Ahmadi to be a Violation of International Law
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has found that Iran violated international human rights law by imprisoning women’s rights activists Saba Kord Afshari and Raheleh Ahmadi.
Nigeria: NGOs file UN petition to free Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala on the 3rd anniversary of his arrest
Humanists International, Freedom Now, Freedom House, and Dechert LLP filed a petition to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to free Mubarak Bala
Thailand: Freedom Now Petitions UN on Behalf of Student Activist Tantawan Tuatulanon
Freedom Now and Dechert LLP filed a petition with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on behalf of student activist Tantawan Tuatulanon.
Film Screening and Discussion with Producer: Jaslyk Forever
The Central Asia Program and Freedom Now invite you to a film screening of Jaslyk Forever, a documentary about political prisoners in Uzbekistan and the challenges they endure even after their release
Event: Moving in the Wrong Direction? The Environment for Independent Media and Journalists in Azerbaijan
Freedom Now, RFE/RL, and the Committee to Protect Journalists invite you to a discussion on Azerbaijan’s new media law and its impact on independent journalism.
Kazakhstan: Freedom Now Condemns Conviction of Activist Zhanbolat Mamay
Freedom Now strongly condemns today’s conviction of journalist, civic activist, and political opposition leader Zhanbolat Mamay.
Tajikistan: Human rights defender Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov must be immediately released
Nowruz celebrations for the Persian New Year this March gave no cause for rejoicing for Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov and his family, as he remains behind bars serving a 16-year-long prison sentence in retaliation for his human rights work.
Uzbekistan: High Commissioner Türk Must Raise Human Rights Issues During His Visit
Freedom Now urges High Commissioner Türk to raise human rights issues during his trip to Uzbekistan, including imprisonment of journalists and vague anti-extremism provisions.
Togo: Freedom Now Petition with UN on Behalf of Businessman Abdoul Aziz Goma
Freedom Now and the law firm McKool Smith filed a petition with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on behalf of Abdoul Aziz Goma, an Irish citizen of Togolese origin.
Iran: Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani Released from Prison
Freedom Now welcomes reports that Iran released Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani from prison on February 26 after nearly five years in detention.
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