Daily Archives: February 10, 2018

Whiteboard Animations

Whiteboard Animations

These animated short videos tackle serious subjects but make learning fun!

Think Past the Drink

Under the influence of alcohol, many say and do things they later regret. How can you protect yourself from the trouble and danger of alcohol abuse?

How Can I Talk to My Parents?

How can you communicate with your parents if you don’t feel like talking?

Who’s in Control—You or Your Devices?

You live in a wired world, but technology does not have to control you. How can you tell if you are addicted to your device? If there’s a problem, how can you take back control?

How Can I Earn More Freedom?

You think you are ready to be treated more like an adult, but your parents may disagree. What steps can you take to gain their trust?

How Can I Stop the Gossip?

Whenever harmful gossip creeps into your conversation, take action!

Is It Love or Infatuation?

Learn the meaning of infatuation and real love.

Stand Up to Peer Pressure!

Four simple steps can help you to gain the strength to be your own person.

Be Social-Network Smart

Have fun and keep safe when you connect with your friends online.

What’s a Real Friend?

Fake friends are easy to come by, but how can you find a true friend?

Beat a Bully Without Using Your Fists

Learn why bullying happens and how you can deal with it successfully.

Tajikistan Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Conscientious Objector

Daniil Islamov in the courtroom

FEBRUARY 9, 2018
TAJIKISTAN

Tajikistan Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Conscientious Objector

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Daniil Islamov in the courtroom
On January 11, 2018, the Military Collegium of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan unilaterally rejected Daniil Islamov’s appeal to acquit him and release him from prison. Inexplicably, the judges conducted the case in their private chambers without a hearing and upheld Mr. Islamov’s conviction on the false charge of evading military service. He is being held in a detention facility in Kurgan-tyube until his prison term expires in April 2018.n January 11, 2018, the Military Collegium of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan unilaterally rejected Daniil Islamov’s appeal to acquit him and release him from prison. Inexplicably, the judges conducted the case in their private chambers without a hearing and upheld Mr. Islamov’s conviction on the false charge of evading military service. He is being held in a detention facility in Kurgan-tyube until his prison term expires in April 2018.