Tag: rights groups
Georgia uses detentions, steep fines and other harsh measures to target anti-government protests
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Almost every day for nearly a year, Gota Chanturia has joined rallies at Georgia’s…
Israel announces West Bank settlement that rights groups say could imperil Palestinian state
MAALE ADUMIM, West Bank (AP) — Israel’s far-right finance minister announced a contentious new settlement construction in the…
Kyrgyzstan enacts media law despite rights concerns
BISHKEK (Reuters) -Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has signed a controversial media law that expands government control over independent…