Archive for Danila
Special Forces Violently Disperse Rally in Ingushetia
A demonstration against corruption and human rights abuses has been violently shut down by law enforcement in Nazran. Protesters responded with stones and Molotov cocktails. Two building have been burned and at least one person has been injured.
Jan 27, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Discusses New Partnership
Russia’s liberal opposition may join together and form a new democratic movement. The new group plans to represent the mutual goals of all participants, and not party principles.
Jan 27, 2008 | Continued
Russian NGO to Monitor US Democracy
A new think-tank aimed at improving Russia’s image abroad and tracking human rights is set to open in New York and Paris. In the words of its founder, the organization will “study the Western socio-political system and offer recommendations for its improvement.”
Jan 26, 2008 | Continued
Russian City Detains Opposition Activists Before Presidential Visit
Ahead of a visit by Vladimir Putin and Dmitri Medvedev, militsiya officers in the city of Penza arrested activists from a number of opposition parties and groups.
Jan 24, 2008 | Continued
Jailed Executive Dying in Prison
Vasily Aleksanyan, a former vice president of what was Russia’s largest oil company, is wasting away in jail. Officials have denied Aleksanyan medical treatment, and have allegedly attempted to blackmail him in exchange for hospital care.
Jan 23, 2008 | Continued
Last Opposition Candidate Pressured to Step Down in Russia
Russia’s Central Electoral Commission will likely disqualify Mikhail Kasyanov, the last remaining Presidential candidate from the liberal opposition. Aggressive means are being used to investigate Kasyanov’s qualifying signatures, and prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation against the candidate.
Jan 23, 2008 | Continued
New Russian Law Could Allow for Double Jeopardy
The Russian Parliament is considering a new law which allows a prisoner to receive a stricter punishment after the accused has already been sentenced.
Jan 22, 2008 | Continued
Leading pro-Kremlin Youth Activist Quits in Protest
Alexei Radov, a top representative of the pro-Kremlin Youth Guard movement, has walked away from the organization in protest. Radov criticized the group, saying that it had turned into an “ugly monster.”
Jan 21, 2008 | Continued
Police Harass Ingush Voters
In Ingushetia, militsiya officers are walking door to door, asking citizens to renounce their claims that their vote was stolen.
Jan 21, 2008 | Continued
Record Numbers of Absentee Ballots Printed in Russia
Russia’s Central Electoral Commission has prepared historic numbers of absentee ballots for the upcoming presidential election. Critics have charged that these types of ballots were used to falsify votes in past elections.
Jan 19, 2008 | Continued