With violence intensifying in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek today, Freedom House calls on both the Kyrgyz authorities and the opposition forces protesting throughout the country to exercise maximum restraint,

States occupying the political 'middle ground' confront increasingly difficult challenges in improving democratic governance, according to a new study released by Freedom House. In this year's Countries at the Crossroads assessment, declines exceeded improvements in both number and degree, with widespread efforts by governments cross-regionally to restrict freedom of expression and association in particular.

Freedom House condemns the violent attacks on peaceful protesters in Egypt today and urges the United States government to speak up clearly and firmly for the rights of Egyptians to free expression and assembly.

In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of its Freedom of the Press survey, Freedom House has launched '30 Days of Press Freedom,'

Freedom house condemns the Chechen government's attempts to further curtail freedom of expression in Chechnya by vowing to identify and silence internet bloggers critical of President Kadyrov and members of his administration.

Freedom House deplores the terrorist attacks on the subway in Moscow Monday morning and extends condolences to the family members of the victims.