ASIA & AUSTRALIA
Between Protection and Extradition
ISHR urges Kazakhstan to stop the extradition of Julia Emelianova and Mansur Movlaev. If returned to Russia, both activists face politically motivated imprisonment, torture and enforced disappearance.
Kazakhstan must stop extradition of Russian activists
As Kazakhstan strengthens its economic partnership with the EU, the cases of Julia Emelianova and Mansur Movlaev raise urgent questions about human rights, refugee protection and compliance with the principle of non-refoulement.
What Can Germany Do to Help Prevent a Chinese Attack on Taiwan?
ISHR German Section Board Member Michael Leh argues that Germany must strengthen Taiwan’s deterrence, reduce dependence on China and deepen ties with its democracy.
Unwavering Moral Courage
At a ceremony in Leipzig, journalist Zhang Zhan and pastor Roland Kühne received the Liu Xiaobo Human Rights Prize for defending human rights.
China: Raid on house church
On June 14, 2026, the communist authorities of the People’s Republic of China conducted a large-scale raid against the Early Rain Covenant Church.
Vietnam: Christian imprisoned after changing his church
Y Tup Knul has been named as “Prisoner of the Month July 2026”. They are calling for action on behalf of the 56-year-old.