All Posts Tagged With: "United Nations"

UN Report Blames Russia for Secret Detentions
A new United Nations report includes Russia on a list of countries that continue to illegally hold detainees in secret prisons. Detainees include not only terrorism suspects, but also opposition activists and others charged with extremism.
Jan 27, 2010 | Continued
UN Ecologists Speak Out Against Sochi Olympic Construction
Ecologists from the United Nations believe that construction in preparation of the 2014 winter Olympic games in Sochi, Russia will have a devastating effect on the local environment, and called for the relocation of certain Olympic facilities.
Jun 3, 2008 | Continued
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