24 March 2021 | RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Azerbaijan
Blogger living in French exile severely injured in stab attack and later threatened with death; he is known for video posts critical of president Aliyev and his family
Azerbaijani Blogger Living In France Threatened After Being Stabbed (Media Report, English)
24 March 2021 | RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Turkmenistan
Police reportedly detains people who appear to be homeless and sends them to work on state-owned farms
Don't Look Disheveled In Turkmenistan Or You Just Might Be Sent To Work On A State Farm (Media Report, English)
23 March 2021 | RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Uzbekistan
Human rights watchdog appeals to authorities to guarantee rights of LGBT people and de-criminalise same-sex conduct
Human Rights Watch Calls On Uzbekistan To Ensure Gay Rights (Media Report, English)
23 March 2021 | RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Belarus
Mikalay Kazlou, leader of the opposition United Civil Party (AHP), has been detained on unknown charges
Leader Of Belarus Opposition Party Detained Amid Crackdown (Media Report, English)
23 March 2021 | RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Georgia
Deputy interior minister resigned over allegations he ordered illegal surveillance of opposition politicians and disruption of meeting of opposition groups
Georgian Deputy Interior Minister Resigns Amid Surveillance Scandal (Media Report, English)
23 March 2021 | RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Montenegro
Head of national security agency under investigation over allegations of violating data secrecy and disclosing confidential information
Montenegrin Secret Service Chief Under Fire After Allegedly Disclosing NATO Ally's Data (Media Report, English)
23 March 2021 | RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Russian Federation
Article on movement of imprisoned opposition politician Navalny in the provinces; 10 new regional offices opened
In Russia's Provinces, Navalny's Besieged Movement Says It's 'Again Gathering Force' (Media Report, English)
23 March 2021 | RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Russian Federation
Moscow: Book fair accused of censorship after cancelling appearance by supporter of opposition politician Navalny
Claims Of Censorship As Moscow Book Fair Scraps Appearance By Navalny Aide (Media Report, English)
22 March 2021 | RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Russian Federation
Governor of Penza region and strong Putin supporter Ivan Belozertsev arrested and sent to pretrial detention on corruption charges
Russian Regional Governor, A Strong Putin Supporter, Held On Graft Charges (Media Report, English)
22 March 2021 | RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Armenia
New army chief appointed by prime minister Nikol Pashinian against will of armed forces chief and after president Armen Sarkisian has repeatedly refused to accept his appointment
Armenian PM Says Davtian Appointed New Army Chief 'By Virtue Of Law' (Media Report, English)