News from Caucasus and Eastern Europe
Associated Press: Former FBI man implicated in CIA abuse
WASHINGTON - A former CIA officer accused of revving an electric drill near the head of an imprisoned terror suspect has returned to U.S. intelligence as a contractor, training CIA operatives after leaving the agency, The Associated Press has learned. 08 Sep 2010 »
Ten international NGOs launched a freedom of expression mission to Azerbaijan
The “International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan” launched a three-day freedom of expression mission to Azerbaijan on 7 September, during which ten international nongovernmental organisations will highlight their serious concerns regarding the freedom of expression situation in the country, which has been unfolding with little attention from the international media spotlight. 07 Sep 2010 »
HFHR expert at the meeting concerning the “Strategic Litigation in the South Caucasus” project
In the days of 29-31 August 2010 the Netherlands Helsinki Committee organized a Second Regional Meeting of three rights organization from Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. The meeting was dedicated to the evaluation of the “Strategic Litigation in the South Caucasus” project. 07 Sep 2010 »
Belarus: suspicious ‘suicide’ of human rights activist and Charter97 founder
Aleh Byabenin, right, one of Belarus’s leading journalists and human rights activists, and among the founders and leaders of charter97.org website, has found dead in his summer cottage not far from Minsk. Contrary to suggestions that Byabenin must have committed suicide, no suicide note was found and no other possible indicators suggest the same. 05 Sep 2010 »
Lawyers got homework
In the modern world young age is no longer a prerequisite for learning; it is a life-long process. Belarusian lawyers, participants of the International Law in Advocacy project, understand it more than anyone else. From 28 to 30 Augusts they gathered for their second study session in Vilnius. 03 Sep 2010 »
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