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Azerbaijan: Coalition pledges for international radio stations
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 authorities are obliged to protect defenders of human rights
The Human Rights House Network observes that the status of human rights defenders is alarming.
Serbia: Attack against Sonja Biserko strongly condemned
The attacks against Sonja Biserko, the chairwoman of the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia are strongly condemned.
Uganda: Harassment of sexual minorities in Uganda
Manifestations of intolerance against homosexuals in the Republic of Uganda cause deep concern.
Kenya: Harassment of sexual minorities in Kenya
The intimidation of Pouline Kimani, a leading member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community causes deep concern.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Harassment of sexual minorities
Recent manifestations of intolerance against homosexuals in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) causes deep concern.
Kyrgyzstan: Trial against the Norwegian Helsinki Committee’s regional representative to Central Asia
The upcoming trial against Ivar Dale causes concern and the authorities of Kyrgyz Republic are urged to ensure that the trial will be fair.
Concerns with the Proposed Draft Law on Mass Media
The draft Law on Mass Media, which would impose restrictions on freedom of expression beyond what is permitted by international law, causes grave.
Azerbaijan: Human Rights Defender beaten and threatened
The alleged threats and beating by Azeri police of the human rights defender Emin Huseynov is condemned.