All Posts Tagged With: "Interfax"

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Police Claim to Identify Estemirova’s Killer

Law enforcement agents are claiming that they have solved last summer’s scandalous murder of human rights activist Natalya Estemirova, but the activist’s colleagues are already refuting the announcement.

Feb 25, 2010 | Continued
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Russian Cop Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder

A former Russian police major has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering two and injuring 22 other people in a Moscow supermarket last April.

Feb 19, 2010 | Continued
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Yabloko Bans Members From Other Political Groups

The liberal Yabloko party made a decision at their convention over the weekend to ban party members from participating in other political organizations, including the Other Russia, Solidarity, the United Civil Front, and numerous others.

Dec 21, 2009 | Continued
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Record Numbers of Russians Seek Political Refuge Abroad

According to a UN report, Russia now ranks second in the world for the number of citizens attempting to flee the country and receive political asylum in industrialized countries.

Mar 21, 2008 | Continued
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Russian NGO Records Deteriorating Situation for Journalists in Russia

The Glasnost Defense Foundation, a Russian NGO, has released a report on the dangers faced by journalists in present-day Russia.

Jan 15, 2008 | Continued
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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