Kyrgyzstan’s ex-leader Almazbek Atambayev was sentenced in absentia for corruption and organizing 2019 riots, amid ongoing political tensions in the country. Several high-ranking officials were also convicted.
Ten human rights organizations released a joint statement calling on Kyrgyz authorities to end the crackdown on independent outlet Kloop and drop charges against two journalists accused of inciting unrest.
Ecuadorian court documents obtained by OCCRP describe the inner workings of a drug and money laundering operation authorities allege is run by Dritan Gjika.