Country-Specific ExpertiseMy expertise covers key human rights issues and political persecution in CIS countries, with a particular focus on asylum applicants.
Country Expert: Russia- Focus Areas: Russia is my primary focus area, where, based on my personal experience and professional knowledge, I address political repression, corruption, and human rights violations. Core competencies include suppression of opposition (such as cases involving Alexei Navalny and the Anti-Corruption Foundation), torture, violence in detention, mobilisation persecution, war crimes, false criminal charges, business expropriation, and more. I also address significant issues such as domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution.
Country Expert: Tajikistan- Focus Areas: The human rights situation in Tajikistan, including political persecution and freedom of speech, is part of my specialized knowledge base. Domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution are critical areas of concern for asylum applicants from Tajikistan.
Country Expert: Armenia- Focus Areas: Known for its rich cultural heritage and complex history, Armenia faces unique challenges in human rights and anti-corruption efforts. Domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution remain significant issues, which I focus on in reports for asylum applicants.
Country Expert: Azerbaijan- Focus Areas: With significant natural resources, Azerbaijan's political climate and human rights issues, particularly concerning freedom of speech and political dissent, are areas of my specialized knowledge. Additionally, domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution remain serious concerns in Azerbaijan.
Country Expert: Belarus- Focus Areas: In recent years, Belarus has been at the centre of international attention due to political repression and government responses to protests. My expertise covers ongoing human rights violations and the political situation in the country, including domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political persecution of asylum applicants.
Country Expert: Georgia- Focus Areas: While Georgia has made significant strides in anti-corruption reforms, it still grapples with issues related to political freedom and human rights, which are focal points of my research. I also cover domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution
Country Expert: Kazakhstan- Focus Areas: With its vast resources and strategic location, human rights issues in Kazakhstan, including freedom of speech and assembly, fall within my expertise. Domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political persecution are also major issues in Kazakhstan.
Country Expert: Kyrgyzstan- Focus Areas: In Kyrgyzstan, with its dynamic political landscape, I focus on issues related to freedom of speech, political persecution, and corruption. Domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political persecution are also significant problems for asylum applicants from Kyrgyzstan.
Country Expert: Turkmenistan- Focus Areas: As one of the most closed and repressive countries in the world, Turkmenistan presents unique challenges regarding human rights and freedoms, areas with which I am deeply familiar. Domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution are also critical issues in Turkmenistan.
Country Expert: Uzbekistan- Focus Areas: With a change in leadership, Uzbekistan has witnessed significant developments in human rights and anti-corruption efforts. My expertise covers these changes, and domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution are key areas of concern for asylum applicants from Uzbekistan.
Country Expert: Ukraine- Focus Areas: Given the ongoing conflict and political instability, Ukraine faces numerous human rights challenges, including political persecution, corruption, and violence. My expertise includes issues related to domestic violence, religious persecution, LGBT rights violations, and political opinion-based persecution in Ukraine.