EU/Central Asia: Authorities must safeguard civil society space for genuine progress

By Amnesty International

Protecting human rights and safeguarding civil society in Central Asian countries must be at the heart of the first ever EU-Central Asia Summit, scheduled to take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on 3-4 April, Amnesty International said today. “Central Asia stands at a pivotal moment as the European Union seeks to deepen its political and economic […] The post EU/Central Asia: Authorities must safeguard civil society space for genuine progress appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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