All Posts Tagged With: "Mikhail Fedotov"

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Nemtsov, Journalists, Activists Arrested at ‘Strategy 31’

Numerous Russian oppositionists, human rights advocates, and activists have been arrested during opposition rallies held across Russia.

Mar 31, 2011 | Continued
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New Kremlin Rights Advisor to Resolve ‘Strategy 31’ Conflict

Russia’s new presidential advisor on human rights has promised to resolve the ongoing conflict between oppositionists and the Moscow city government over protests held in defense of free assembly.

Oct 13, 2010 | Continued
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Duma Bill Would Ban Reproducing ‘Statements by Terrorists’ (updated)

Amidst public criticism of the Kremlin’s failure to prevent terrorist attacks, a new law adopted by the Russian State Duma will ban the media from reproducing any statements whatsoever issued by anyone deemed to be a terrorist.

Apr 5, 2010 | Continued
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Izvestia Gets Court Warning Against “Extremism”

The newspaper Izvestia has been issued a warning from the Moscow city prosecutor for publishing “extremist” material in an article by United Russia member Sergei Markov.

Dec 15, 2009 | Continued