Belarus is not a “paradise” for workers: Special Rapporteur

New York (27 October 2025) – A UN expert today expressed concern about the human rights situation of workers in Belarus.

Air Samarkand faces difficulties paying staff salaries

Reports have surfaced that nearly 50 Russian nationals have not received salaries from Uzbekistan’s Air Samarkand airline for three months. The company confirmed the issue, citing unexpected expenses that created “financial challenges” and pledging to prioritize repayment of wage arrears.

ARBITRARY POLICE BRUTALITY AGAINST FARMERS IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH A SUSTAINABLE COTTON SECTOR

Azizjon Tojiboev and Gairatjon Khairullaev, successful and hardworking farmers from Rishton district of Fergana region, became victims of senseless and illegal arbitrary violence at the hands of local police officers.

Trade union leaders Aliaksandr Yarashuk and Hennadz Fiadynich Released

On 11 September, 52 political prisoners were released in Belarus. Among them were two key figures of the independent trade union movement: Aliaksandr Yarashuk, Chair of the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (BKDP), and Hennadz Fiadynich, former head of the Belarusian Radio and Electronics Industry Workers’ Union (REP).

Social protection plays a key role in countering climate change impact but countries most impacted by the climate crisis are the least prepared

Governments must do more to utilize universal social protection to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change and achieve a just transition, according to a new ILO report.

UZBEK FARMER: “I WOULD LIKE THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD.”

Many farmers are tired of injustice, but they are afraid to speak out. I don’t know what might happen to me tomorrow, but if I am put in prison or disappear, consider the hokim of the Shahrisabz district, Samad Khasanov, responsible for it”, said Kudratov.