Ann-Sofie Nyman
@annsofienyman.bsky.social
Central Asia Research, Publications & Polices / International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR, @iphr.bsky.social)
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#Kyrgyzstan election "efficiently run but the restrictive campaign environment stifled candidate and voter engagement", fundamental freedoms "increasingly limited in practice", electoral reform "weakened the involvement of political parties" @osce_odihr
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December 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
#Kyrgyzstan election "efficiently run but the restrictive campaign environment stifled candidate and voter engagement", fundamental freedoms "increasingly limited in practice", electoral reform "weakened the involvement of political parties" @osce_odihr
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odihr.osce.org/odihr/660963
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This month Turkmenistan celebrates 30 years of state neutrality – we call on the authorities to mark this symbolic occasion by pardoning & releasing those imprisoned for peaceful civic activism. Joint statement by IPHR, @nhcno.bsky.social, TIHR and Turkmen.News: iphronline.org/articles/tur...
Turkmenistan: Mark the 30th Anniversary of Neutrality by Showing Humanity and Releasing Imprisoned Activists - IPHR
As Turkmenistan prepares to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its permanent neutrality on 12 December 2025, International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR), Turkmen Initiative for Human Rights (TIHR...
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December 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This month Turkmenistan celebrates 30 years of state neutrality – we call on the authorities to mark this symbolic occasion by pardoning & releasing those imprisoned for peaceful civic activism. Joint statement by IPHR, @nhcno.bsky.social, TIHR and Turkmen.News: iphronline.org/articles/tur...
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As the EU and Uzbekistan deepen ties, trade must not be prioritised over human rights. IPHR, @ahrca.bsky.social, @nhcno.bsky.social and @hfhrpl.bsky.social urge the EU to use the new partnership agreement to push for genuine reforms that go beyond rhetoric.
👉 iphronline.org/articles/eu-...
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EU Should Use Enhanced Partnership with Uzbekistan to Press for Meaningful Human Rights Progress - IPHR
Following the signature of the EU–Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR), the Association for Human Rights in Central Asia ...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
As the EU and Uzbekistan deepen ties, trade must not be prioritised over human rights. IPHR, @ahrca.bsky.social, @nhcno.bsky.social and @hfhrpl.bsky.social urge the EU to use the new partnership agreement to push for genuine reforms that go beyond rhetoric.
👉 iphronline.org/articles/eu-...
👉 iphronline.org/articles/eu-...
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A young woman’s murder has shaken Kyrgyzstan. But exploiting this pain to bring back the death penalty won’t bring justice. What’s needed is systemic reform to protect women & girls – not executions. Joint statement by 7 NGOs: iphronline.org/articles/kyr...
Kyrgyzstan: Proposal To Reinstate the Death Penalty Violates Human Rights Obligations and Fails to Protect Women - IPHR
Kyrgyzstan has taken a controversial step towards reinstating the death penalty. President Sadyr Japarov has instructed his administration to prepare amendments that would reintroduce capital punishme...
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October 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
A young woman’s murder has shaken Kyrgyzstan. But exploiting this pain to bring back the death penalty won’t bring justice. What’s needed is systemic reform to protect women & girls – not executions. Joint statement by 7 NGOs: iphronline.org/articles/kyr...
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Another terrible femicide is causing a public outcry in Kyrgyzstan—and in typical populist fashion President Japarov vows to introduce the death penalty for crimes against minors. Emotions are running high and there’s a lot of justified anger, but this does little to address violence against women
October 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Another terrible femicide is causing a public outcry in Kyrgyzstan—and in typical populist fashion President Japarov vows to introduce the death penalty for crimes against minors. Emotions are running high and there’s a lot of justified anger, but this does little to address violence against women
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🚨 Ahead of the 2025 #WarsawHDC, IPHR calls for a resolute international response to the alarming crackdown on civic freedoms in Central Asia and increased support for the region's civil society. 👉 See more about current trends & our calls at:
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Stifled Voices: The Suppression of Civic Space in Central Asia - Call for International Support Ahead of OSCE Warsaw Conference - IPHR
Ahead of the 2025 Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) urges OSCE participating States, institutions, and other actors engaging with the region to respo...
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October 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
🚨 Ahead of the 2025 #WarsawHDC, IPHR calls for a resolute international response to the alarming crackdown on civic freedoms in Central Asia and increased support for the region's civil society. 👉 See more about current trends & our calls at:
iphronline.org/articles/sti...
iphronline.org/articles/sti...
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Our statement in response to reporting that the Trump Administration is directing investigations without evidence into our operations.
September 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Our statement in response to reporting that the Trump Administration is directing investigations without evidence into our operations.
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Kyrgyzstan: Human rights defender Rita Karasartova gets 5 years parole on spurious charges after a secret trial. We’re relieved she’s freed, but call for an end to all persecution against her!
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Райсуд Бишкека признал Риту Карасартову виновной - Вести.kg - Новости Кыргызстана
Правозащитнице вынесли приговор Свердловский районный суд Бишкека сегодня вынес приговор правозащитнице Рите Карасартовой. Заседание прошло в закрытом режиме. В ходе прений прокурор запросил для Карас...
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September 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Kyrgyzstan: Human rights defender Rita Karasartova gets 5 years parole on spurious charges after a secret trial. We’re relieved she’s freed, but call for an end to all persecution against her!
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#Kyrgyzstan: IPHR deplores the conviction of four former Kloop contributors, two of whom were imprisoned. This marks a new peak in the authorities’ retaliatory campaign against Kloop and sends a chilling message to all engaged in independent journalism in Kyrgyzstan: iphronline.org/articles/kyr...
Kyrgyzstan: Convictions of Kloop Contributors Highlight Escalating Assault on Media Freedom - IPHR
International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) deplores the conviction yesterday of four former staff members of the independent investigative platform Kloop in Kyrgyzstan after an unfair trial. Th...
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September 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
#Kyrgyzstan: IPHR deplores the conviction of four former Kloop contributors, two of whom were imprisoned. This marks a new peak in the authorities’ retaliatory campaign against Kloop and sends a chilling message to all engaged in independent journalism in Kyrgyzstan: iphronline.org/articles/kyr...
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Shocking – #Turkmenistan activist gets 8 more years in prison. Instead of freeing him after an unjust 4-year term expired in June, authorities filed new spurious charges to keep him locked up. We believe he's punished for his activism and call for his release! en.turkmen.news/news/turkmen...
Turkmen Activist Murat Dushemov Sentenced to 8 Years in Closed-Door Trial - turkmen.news
On September 16, 2025 Turkmen civil activist Murat Dushemov was sentenced to eight years in a trial behind closed doors.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Shocking – #Turkmenistan activist gets 8 more years in prison. Instead of freeing him after an unjust 4-year term expired in June, authorities filed new spurious charges to keep him locked up. We believe he's punished for his activism and call for his release! en.turkmen.news/news/turkmen...
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I will be closely following the trial of civic activist Murat Dushemov, who has been in prison since 2021 & is now facing new criminal charges in apparent retaliation for his peaceful activism & the exercise of his freedom of expression in #Turkmenistan. I call for his immediate release.
July 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
I will be closely following the trial of civic activist Murat Dushemov, who has been in prison since 2021 & is now facing new criminal charges in apparent retaliation for his peaceful activism & the exercise of his freedom of expression in #Turkmenistan. I call for his immediate release.
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#Kyrgyzstan: Parliament's decision to dissolve the National Center for the Prevention of Torture is deeply alarming. Together with 6 other HR NGOs we call on President Japarov to return the law for revision and prevent a serious setback in the fight against torture: iphronline.org/articles/kyr...
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament Votes to Abolish Torture Prevention Body – President Must Reverse Course - IPHR
We, the undersigned human rights groups, are deeply alarmed by the June 25 decision of the parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic to dissolve the National Center for the Prevention of Torture (NCPT) – an i...
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July 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
#Kyrgyzstan: Parliament's decision to dissolve the National Center for the Prevention of Torture is deeply alarming. Together with 6 other HR NGOs we call on President Japarov to return the law for revision and prevent a serious setback in the fight against torture: iphronline.org/articles/kyr...
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A journalist shot dead, a state cloaked in silence: when will #Kazakhstan respond to the murder of Aydos Sadykov?
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Un journaliste abattu, un État muré dans le silence : à quand une réponse du Kazakhstan sur le meurtre d’Aydos Sadykov ?
Un an après l’assassinat par balles du blogueur kazakh réfugié en Ukraine, Aydos Sadykov, l’enquête préliminaire ukrainienne est en suspens, freinée par l’absence de coopération des autorités kazakhes...
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July 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A journalist shot dead, a state cloaked in silence: when will #Kazakhstan respond to the murder of Aydos Sadykov?
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rsf.org/s/95237
Together with @nhcno.bsky.social, Turkmen.News, Turkmen Initiative for Human Rights & @ahrca.bsky.social we urge #Turkmenistan to drop new retaliatory charges against civic activist Murat Dushemov, promptly release him and stop harassing him & his family: iphronline.org/articles/tur...
Turkmenistan: Drop New Charges, Release Civic Activist Murat Dushemov - IPHR
The Norwegian Helsinki Committee, Turkmen.News, Turkmen Initiative for Human Rights, International Partnership for Human Rights and Association for Human Rights in Central Asia call on authorities in ...
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June 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Our new update on civic space trends in Kyrgyzstan is up — little to celebrate, a lot to worry about 😟 #CivicusMonitor
Our new update for CIVICUS Monitor highlights #Kyrgyzstan’s media freedom decline, the impact of the ‘’foreign agent’’-style law, politically motivated cases against journalists & activists, and other alarming civic space trends: iphronline.org/articles/kyr...
Kyrgyzstan: Politically Motivated Prosecutions Amid Declining Media and Civic Space - IPHR
This update covers the protection of the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly in Kyrgyzstan from October 2024 to May 2025. It has been prepared by International Partnership for Hu...
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May 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Our new update on civic space trends in Kyrgyzstan is up — little to celebrate, a lot to worry about 😟 #CivicusMonitor
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📣We’re alarmed by the public attack on Kazakhstan’s NGO Coalition against Torture after its submission to the UN. Authorities must end the smear campaign & protect coalition members from retaliation! See joint statement by @iphr.bsky.social and @omctorg.bsky.social:
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Kazakhstan: Authorities Must End Smear Campaign Against Anti-Torture Coalition After UN Submission - IPHR
International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) and the World Organisation against Torture (OMCT) are alarmed by the public attack against our long-standing partners and OMCT network members from th...
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May 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
📣We’re alarmed by the public attack on Kazakhstan’s NGO Coalition against Torture after its submission to the UN. Authorities must end the smear campaign & protect coalition members from retaliation! See joint statement by @iphr.bsky.social and @omctorg.bsky.social:
iphronline.org/articles/kaz...
iphronline.org/articles/kaz...
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🍾🎻🎊We’re delighted to announce the inauguration of Casa VITALI in Sambuca di Sicilia — a unique space for art, human rights & peace. Named in the honour of our colleague Vitali Safarov, it celebrates his legacy of tolerance 💗
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IPHR Inaugurates Casa VITALI in Sambuca di Sicilia – A Space for Art, Human Rights, and Peace - IPHR
We are delighted to announce the inauguration of Casa VITALI, a unique space for artistic creation, human rights, and peace, established by International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) in the vil...
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May 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🍾🎻🎊We’re delighted to announce the inauguration of Casa VITALI in Sambuca di Sicilia — a unique space for art, human rights & peace. Named in the honour of our colleague Vitali Safarov, it celebrates his legacy of tolerance 💗
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Our briefing for OSCE civic space meeting in Vienna this week
A Region in Repression: Our new briefing highlights the growing assault on NGOs, independent media & dissent across #CentralAsia. Released ahead of #OSCE Meeting in Vienna, it calls for urgent action to protect civic space in the region. Read more 👉
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The Growing Assault on Civic Space in Central Asia – Briefing for OSCE Meeting - IPHR
A briefing paper prepared by International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR), based on monitoring and documentation conducted in cooperation with Central Asian partners, outlines alarming trends in ...
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May 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Our briefing for OSCE civic space meeting in Vienna this week
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Kyrgyzstan: We’re alarmed by the detention of human rights defender Rita Karasartova in a new criminal case on “calling for riots.” Authorities should release her and stop using spurious charges to suppress civic activism! kaktus.media/doc/521808_p...
Правозащитницу Риту Карасартову задержали. Видео
Риту Карасартову водворили в ИВС по статье "Призывы к массовым беспорядкам". Это может быть связано с публикацией письма активиста Тилекмата Куренова.
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April 15, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Kyrgyzstan: We’re alarmed by the detention of human rights defender Rita Karasartova in a new criminal case on “calling for riots.” Authorities should release her and stop using spurious charges to suppress civic activism! kaktus.media/doc/521808_p...
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Central Asian leaders must turn words into action after the first ever summit with the EU! Joint statement by 8 groups: iphronline.org/articles/cen... w/ @crdefenders.bsky.social @nhcno.bsky.social @freedomnoworg.bsky.social @fidh-official.bsky.social @omctorg.bsky.social @peopleinneed.bsky.social
Central Asian Leaders Must Deliver on Human Rights Pledges Made at Summit - IPHR
On Friday, April 4, 2025, the Uzbek city of Samarkand hosted the first ever EU – Central Asia Summit where high-level officials – all five regional presidents and European Council President António Co...
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April 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Central Asian leaders must turn words into action after the first ever summit with the EU! Joint statement by 8 groups: iphronline.org/articles/cen... w/ @crdefenders.bsky.social @nhcno.bsky.social @freedomnoworg.bsky.social @fidh-official.bsky.social @omctorg.bsky.social @peopleinneed.bsky.social
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Press Release: I urge #Turkmenistan to immediately investigate the alleged poisoning attempts against WHRD Gurbansoltan Achilova and her family, ensure their safety, and guarantee her unhindered travel abroad.
Full statement:
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Full statement:
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UN expert urges Turkmenistan to investigate alleged poisoning attempts on Gurbansoltan Achilova, harassment must end (Press Release)
Press Release: UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor urges Turkmenistan to immediately investigate the alleged poisoning attempts against 75-year-old human rights defender Gurbansoltan Achilova and her fa...
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April 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Press Release: I urge #Turkmenistan to immediately investigate the alleged poisoning attempts against WHRD Gurbansoltan Achilova and her family, ensure their safety, and guarantee her unhindered travel abroad.
Full statement:
srdefenders.org/un-expert-ur...
Full statement:
srdefenders.org/un-expert-ur...
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Journalist Lukpan Akhmedyarov - known for his hard-hitting reporting - detained in case involving dissemination of false information, a favoured charge to lock up journalist in #Kazakhstan which carries a lengthy prison sentence orda.kz/zhurnalista-...
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Журналиста Лукпана Ахмедьярова задержали в Астане
Журналиста и гражданского активиста Лукпана Ахмедьярова, главного редактора независимой газеты «Уральская неделя», задержали во время съёмок ролика в Астане
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April 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Journalist Lukpan Akhmedyarov - known for his hard-hitting reporting - detained in case involving dissemination of false information, a favoured charge to lock up journalist in #Kazakhstan which carries a lengthy prison sentence orda.kz/zhurnalista-...
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#Karakalpak Lawyer Imprisoned in #Uzbekistan Alleges Torture, Again
Ensure Humane Treatment in Prison, Investigate Allegations
It’s important that officials promptly investigate Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov’s allegations and ensure he comes to no harm while in prison.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...
Ensure Humane Treatment in Prison, Investigate Allegations
It’s important that officials promptly investigate Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov’s allegations and ensure he comes to no harm while in prison.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...
Karakalpak Lawyer Imprisoned in Uzbekistan Alleges Torture, Again
New allegations of ill-treatment and torture by Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov, the wrongfully imprisoned Karakalpak blogger and lawyer, have emerged following a prison visit by his lawyer.
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April 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
#Karakalpak Lawyer Imprisoned in #Uzbekistan Alleges Torture, Again
Ensure Humane Treatment in Prison, Investigate Allegations
It’s important that officials promptly investigate Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov’s allegations and ensure he comes to no harm while in prison.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...
Ensure Humane Treatment in Prison, Investigate Allegations
It’s important that officials promptly investigate Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov’s allegations and ensure he comes to no harm while in prison.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...
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An activist in #Uzbekistan, jailed on charges of fomenting the worst bout of violence in the Central Asian nation in almost two decades, is renewing allegations of mistreatment by prison officials.
Uzbekistan: Fresh abuse allegations aired by jailed Karakalpak activist
Reportedly deprived of food during Ramadan fast.
eurasianet.org
April 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
An activist in #Uzbekistan, jailed on charges of fomenting the worst bout of violence in the Central Asian nation in almost two decades, is renewing allegations of mistreatment by prison officials.
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📢 As the first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit approaches, EU leaders must seize this moment to stand up for the region’s embattled civil society! With US support for civil society in decline, the EU’s leadership is more vital than ever.
iphronline.org/articles/eu-... #StandWithCivilSociety
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EU: Use Historic Summit with Central Asia to Champion Civil Society - IPHR
As the first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit approaches, International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) calls on EU leaders to address pressing human rights concerns in discussions with their Central A...
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April 2, 2025 at 8:56 AM
📢 As the first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit approaches, EU leaders must seize this moment to stand up for the region’s embattled civil society! With US support for civil society in decline, the EU’s leadership is more vital than ever.
iphronline.org/articles/eu-... #StandWithCivilSociety
iphronline.org/articles/eu-... #StandWithCivilSociety