Azerbaijani journalist Idrak Abbasov wins the journalism award, which recognises investigative journalism of dogged determination across a range of...
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Memorial win the Index 40th Anniversary award
Index singles out the Research and Information Centre Memorial, which logs the brutal repression suffered by millions in former Soviet countries, for their continued dedication to guaranteeing freedom of information
Azerbaijan’s silenced voices
As the international community looks forward to the Eurovision Song Contest, Azerbaijan is working hard to present itself as a modern, democratic country. But a new report from Index and partners paints a very different picture
Running Scared: Azerbaijan’s silenced voices
Read the full report: Running Scared: Azerbaijan's silenced voices This report is a publication of the International Partnership Group for...
UK: Ex-cricketer wins Twitter libel case
Former New Zealand cricket captain Chris Cairns has won his High Court libel case and been awarded £90,000 in damages after allegations on Twitter...
Uzbekistan: Novaya Gazeta columnist deported
Former Novaya Gazeta columnist Victoria Ivleva was deported from Uzbekistan in an incident she believes is linked to her work. Ivleva flew to...
Video: Rock star Yuri Shevchuk supports free expression in Azerbaijan
Russia’s music icon has spoken out in London ahead of the controversial Eurovision Song Contest. Tena Prelec reports
Azerbaijan: Musicians tortured
Two Azerbaijani musicians who insulted the country's president during a concert in Baku are said to have been tortured by police while in detention....
United Russia deputy threatens to sue Madonna for supporting Russian gay community
Saint Petersburg authorities have surpassed their colleagues throughout Russia in persecuting gay community by passing a local law that actually...
Opposition fury over NTV documentary
Opposition activists have sued Russian television station NTV after the channel aired the documentary “Anatomy of Protest”, which claimed people...