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As the world celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, many Eritrean journalists and political opponents are still detained without charges for more than seven (7) years. State of Eritrea has the highest number of jailed and exiled journalists in Africa.

A coalition of 24 members of the Human Rights House Network, including three Human Rights Houses, have signed a letter to president Aliev in which they ask to review the decision to ban local language FM-broadcasts of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, BBC and Voice of America by the end of 2008. Banning the three stations from FM would severely deteriorate the Azerbaijani media landscape, they say.

The Human Rights House Network observes that the status of human rights defenders is alarming.

The attacks against Sonja Biserko, the chairwoman of the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia are strongly condemned.

Recent manifestations of intolerance against homosexuals in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) causes deep concern.

Manifestations of intolerance against homosexuals in the Republic of Uganda cause deep concern.

The intimidation of Pouline Kimani, a leading member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community causes deep concern.

The upcoming trial against Ivar Dale causes concern and the authorities of Kyrgyz Republic are urged to ensure that the trial will be fair.

The draft Law on Mass Media, which would impose restrictions on freedom of expression beyond what is permitted by international law, causes grave.