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Articles with tag "Human rights"

Top European Court Rules Russia Committed Rights Abuses in Ukraine, Downing of MH17

The ruling is largely symbolic, as Russia was expelled from the Council of Europe following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russian Lawmakers Greenlight Restoration of FSB-Run Prison Network

Lawmakers argued that re-establishing FSB-run prisons is necessary in light of what they describe as heightened foreign intelligence activity and terrorist...
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Russia Declares Amnesty International ‘Undesirable’

Authorities accused the human rights organization of serving as “a training center of international Russophobic projects, financed by the supporters...
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With Access to Europe’s Rights Court Lost, How Can Russians Still Seek Justice on the International Stage?

Human rights lawyer Karinna Moskalenko discusses the international mechanisms still available to Russian citizens and her current work on Belarus.
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opinion Memorial Human Rights Defense Center

Return Respect for the Rule of Law and Human Rights to International Politics

Reports indicate that peace talks are ignoring humanitarian issues, the welfare of political prisoners and international laws. That has to change.
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Despite Deteriorating Rights in Russia, UN Rapporteur Still Believes in Dialogue

Mariana Katzarova told The Moscow Times that her work has documented a deliberate strategy of repression and subjugation in Russia.
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Soviet Dissident Pavel Litvinov on Freedom of Speech Then and Now: ‘Nothing Is More Important’

The former dissident discusses freedom of speech in modern Russia, the U.S.S.R. and the U.S., including Trump’s dismantling of Voice of America.
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ECHR Says Ukraine Failed to Prevent 2014 Odesa Clashes, Acknowledges Russian ‘Propaganda’ Role

The deadly 2014 clashes culminated in the storming of the Trade Union building where dozens of pro-Russia and anti-Maidan activists were barricaded.
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‘Our Work Remains Crucial’: Tanya Lokshina of HRW on Defending Human Rights in Russia

The prominent Russian human rights activist, journalist and researcher oversees investigations and advocacy on human rights issues in Russia, Belarus and...
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Russian Rights Official Says Dissent Crackdown Part of ‘Sanitary Measures’

Rights groups say hundreds of Russians are currently in prison for their political beliefs, with many warning that the figures are under-counted.
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Russian Prosecutors Label Prisoner Rights Group as ‘Undesirable’

Authorities accused the organization of “demonizing” Russia and attempting to “rewrite” its history.
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opinion Dan Storyev

This Prisoner Swap Should Only Be the Beginning of Russia’s Future

That 16 political prisoners are free is wonderful news. But we must keep up the pressure to release more and help them build a truly free Russia.
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opinion Ada Blakewell

Russia’s Only Transgender Politician Reversed Her Decision to Detransition. I Understand Why

In May, Yulia Alyoshina announced she would detransition to male. She now says that was due to threats I know all too well about.
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opinion Leonid Gozman

Russian Political Prisoners Are Heroes, Even if the World Doesn’t Know Their Name

The Kremlin does not punish citizens out of a desire for revenge. They act to inspire fear. You only need to scare a few people to subdue the population...
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Nobel Winner Muratov Calls on Foreign Leaders to Exchange Russian Political Prisoners

“Let’s exchange Russian [political] prisoners for supporters of Russkiy mir held in Ukrainian prisons. This must be done urgently because the time...
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‘Human Rights Defender, Artist, Political Prisoner’: Exhibition Honors Jailed Russian Activist Orlov

Oleg Orlov, 71, is serving a two-and-a-half-year prison term for criticizing the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Russian Exiled Media Raise Funds for Political Prisoners

Major Russian independent media outlets like Meduza, TV Rain and Mediazona ran Wednesday's telethon, which was live-streamed on YouTube.
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opinion Ella Skybenko

Human Rights and Environmental Abuses in Central Asia and Eastern Europe Threaten Green Transition

Companies operating in these countries need to ensure their supply chains are free from issues so the green transition is truly equitable.
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Chechen Man’s Death in Police Custody a ‘Suicide,’ Human Rights Official Says

Previous unconfirmed reports claimed Askhab Uspanov was detained after the Crocus City Hall attack and tortured to death.
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opinion Olga Abramenko

Russia’s Terrorism Laws Target Everyone But the Real Threat

Russian authorities see terrorism and extremism where they do not exist, applying sanctions selectively.
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