Middle East & North Africa - Human rights situation in post-revolutionary Arab countries remains dire
May, 21, 2013
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies published its fifth annual report in which it evaluates the state of human rights in post-revolutionary countries as well as in some Arab states less affected by the uprisings.

Bahrain - Bahraini rights defender Nabeel Rajab believed to be in solitary confinement
May, 15, 2013
After having witnessed the torture of young political prisoners at the hands of prison guards at Jaw prison, Nabeel Rajab requested that the International Committee of the Red Cross visit him in prison so he can provide them with a testimony, but was soon after removed from his cell to an unknown location.

Uzbekistan - Eight years on, still no justice for victims of massacre in Uzbekistan
May, 14, 2013
On May 13, 2005, hundreds of largely peaceful protesters were killed by Uzbek government forces indiscriminately and without warning. No one has been held accountable for the killings.

Russia - Suspect arrested 13 years after murder of Russian investigative journalist
May, 10, 2013
The arrest of Pavel Sopot, a businessman suspected of organizing a brutal attack that led to the death in 2000 of investigative reporter Igor Domnikov, is a long-overdue step toward justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said.

Liberia - Journalists impose media blackout on Liberian presidency
May, 10, 2013
The Press Union of Liberia has announced a news blackout on the Liberian presidency until journalists across the country can be guaranteed freedom and safety. The blackout is a response to threatening remarks made by the director of the Executive Protection Service.