March 28, 2026

Vienna / Bishkek Freedom for Eurasia (FFE) welcomes the decision of the Bishkek City Court to uphold the acquittal of 22 activists, politicians, and journalists in the Kempir-Abad case. This ruling confirms what international human rights mechanisms and civil society have consistently stated: the case was politically motivated, legally unfounded, and aimed at suppressing legitimate […]

10 April will mark one year since a complaint was submitted to the International Criminal Court against Tajik President Emomali Rahmon by a coalition of human rights groups and Tajik exiled activists. While expectations for rapid progress were never realistic, the anniversary offers a moment to assess both where the case stands and what it