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Demonstrations Continue Amid Energy Crisis In Dagestan. Investigation Launched
Thousands have taken to the streets after repeated mass power outages in the Russian Republic of Dagestan. Prosecutors have launched a formal investigation into the blackouts.
Jan 14, 2008 | Continued
Top Officer Murdered in Fire-Fight
A leading police chief has been gunned down in the south Caucasus region of Kabardino-Balkaria. A statement from militants indicates the original target was the head of the FSB, who was visiting the area.
Jan 13, 2008 | Continued
Beslan Rights Group Charged With Extremism
Golos Beslana (Voice of Beslan), a rights organization for victims of a tragic school hostage takeover in 2004, is under legal attack on charges of extremism.
Jan 13, 2008 | Continued
US Candidates Ponder Putin
Reuters reports on comments by various US presidential candidates on Vladimir Putin. Most sound ready to stand up for democracy, but will they be as tough once in office?
Jan 8, 2008 | Continued
FOX: Kasparov Is the Real “Man of the Year”
Time magazine may have swooned for Putin’s “steely gaze” but David Asman and the other sharp folks over at FoxBusiness know to look at the record instead of Putin’s eyes. They honored Garry Kasparov, calling him “The Real ‘Man of the Year.”
Jan 8, 2008 | Continued
Another Candidate –Nemtsov– Quits Presidential Race
Boris Nemtsov, a prominent opposition leader and presidential candidate, has stepped out of the presidential race. An editorial from Gazeta.ru explores the move, and the importance of a functioning opposition.
Jan 4, 2008 | Continued
850 Cases of Radioactive Smuggling Averted by Russian Customs in 2007
According to the Federal Customs Service, Russian authorities prevented 850 attempts to transport radioactive materials in and out of the country in 2007.
Jan 3, 2008 | Continued
State Duma Candidate’s Death a “Political Murder”
In Kazan, Tatarstan Republic, a candidate to the State Duma from the Communist Party has died. His colleagues believe the death was related to trauma sustained on Election Day, when he was assaulted by militsiya officers.
Dec 31, 2007 | Continued
Demonstrations Rock Dagestani Capital
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Makhachkala on December 29th, after electricity was cut in the Dagestani capital.
Dec 31, 2007 | Continued
Whispering, We’ll Survive
In a candid article, Natella Boltyanskaya reviews the past year for Russia, and examines what has been lost in the arena of human rights.
Dec 29, 2007 | Continued