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Belarusian People’s Front Deprived of Office in Hrodna
The housing authorities of the city of Hrodna has ordered the Belarusian People?s Front to leave their office, according to the Human Rights Center VIASNA. The head of Hrodna BPF organization Mikola Voran believes that the future existence of the organization is threatened. (11-JAN-05)
People arrested for wearing orange in Minsk
18 opposition activists, mainly youths, were detained in Minsk on the evening of December 28 for participation in solidarity action with the democratic forces of Ukraine after their leader Viktor Yushchenko’s victory in Ukraine`s presidential election, reports Charter97`. (10-JAN-05)
The new HFHR programme – Courtwatch
A new HFHR programme COURTWATCH was launched at the end of 2004. 100 people already participate in this programme and they include appropriately trained graduates of the School on Human Rights, as well as students, who cooperate with the HFHR. They observe the functioning of courts, especially the access to courts, the working habits of courts and judges, as well as the courts’ “friendliness”. (08-JAN-05)
SF report: “No independent media in Azerbaijan”
The famous international organization for freedom of media “REPORTERS SANS FRONTIERS” has released the 2004-report on media situation in the world. The report, which is called The deadliest year for a decade: 53 journalist killed, reads that at least 53 journalists were killed in 2004 while doing their job or for expressing their opinions, the highest annual toll since 1995. (7-JAN-2005)
Azerbaijan: Major opposition newspaper closed down
The “Yeni Musavat” newspaper, a publication of the leading opposition Musavat Party of Republic of Azerbaijan, has been closed down due to financial constraints. Its last issue was published on December 31 on account of funds of the editorial office. Under court rulings issued in March 2004, the funds of the “Yeni Musavat” held in press distribution companies were arrested. (07-JAN-2005)
Azerbaijan: Major opposition newspaper closed down
The “Yeni Musavat” newspaper, a publication of the leading opposition Musavat Party of Republic of Azerbaijan, has been closed down due to financial constraints. Its last issue was published on December 31 on account of funds of the editorial office. Under court rulings issued in March 2004, the funds of the “Yeni Musavat” held in press distribution companies were arrested. (07-JAN-2005)
RSF report: “No independent media in Azerbaijan”
The famous international organization for freedom of media “REPORTERS SANS FRONTIERS” has released the 2004-report on media situation in the world. The report, which is called The deadliest year for a decade: 53 journalist killed, reads that at least 53 journalists were killed in 2004 while doing their job or for expressing their opinions, the highest annual toll since 1995. (7-JAN-2005)
Sympathy with the tsunami victims
The Norwegian Human Rights House extends its deepest sympathies to the victims of the tsunamies and earthquake in the Indian Ocean, and their friends and families. More than 150 000 persons are confirmed killed. Around two millions need food aid and around five million persons have become homeless. (06-JAN-05)
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Sympathy for tsunami victims
The Norwegian Human Rights House extends its deepest sympathies to the victims of the earthquake and tsunamis in the Indian Ocean, and their friends and families. More than 150 000 persons are confirmed killed. Around two millions need food aid and around five million persons have become homeless. (06-JAN-05)
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