All Posts Tagged With: "For Human Rights"
U.S., Amnesty Intl. Criticize New Arrest Sentence for Ponomarev
Days after completing a controversial three-day term, rights leader Lev Ponomarev has been sentenced to another four days of administrative arrest in connection with his participation in an opposition protest.
Sep 8, 2010 | Continued
Poisoned Lawyer Kicked out of Moscow Hospital
Prominent Russian lawyer and activist Evgeny Arkhipov is reportedly attempting to seek medical care abroad after being kicked out of a Moscow hospital, despite strong indications that he has been poisoned.
Feb 24, 2010 | Continued
Moscow to Display Informational Posters Gloryfing Stalin
Rights activists are furious at a decision by Moscow city officials to construct informational stalls with posters glorifying Josef Stalin’s role in winning World War II.
Feb 18, 2010 | Continued
Beeline Blocks Access to Opposition Websites
Prominent rights advocate Evgeny Arkhipov says that the meaning of extremism in Russia has expanded to include dissent, citing Friday’s news that a telecommunications firm is blocking access to opposition websites.
Feb 8, 2010 | Continued