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Russian pledge to halt new arms deals to Syria is not enough

Russia is continuing to fail the people of Syria despite reports that it will halt any new arms deals with the al-Assad government in the immediate future, Amnesty International said today.

Russia must deliver justice for Natalia Estemirova and other murdered activists

Russia must show political will and end impunity for the murder of human rights activists and journalists in the North Caucasus, Amnesty International said today, three years after the brutal killing of activist Natalia Estemirova. Russia must show political will and end impunity for the murder of human rights activists and journalists in the North Caucasus, Amnesty International said today, three years after the brutal killi

Russia: End ‘smear campaign’ against NGOs

The Russian authorities must overturn a draft bill which severely restricts the independence of all non-governmental organisations, Amnesty International said as the Russian parliament approved the bill in the third hearing. The Russian authorities must overturn a draft bill which severely restricts the independence of all non-governmental organisations, Amnesty International said as the Russian parliament approved the

Russia must deliver justice for Natalia Estemirova and other murdered activists - 14 July 2012

Headline Title:  Russia must deliver justice for murdered activists Russia must show political will and end impunity for the murder of human rights activists and journalists in the North Caucasus, Amnesty International said today, three years after the brutal killi Authorities urged to end impunity for the murder of human rights activists in the North Caucasus, three years after the killing of Natalia Estemirova. Media Node:  Natalia Estemirova Twitter Tag:  russia Story Location:  Moscow Russia 55° 45' 6.12" N, 37° 37' 4.08" E “Rather than protecting human rights activists, the authorities engage in smear campaigns and acts of intimidation against them.” Source:  John Dalhuisen, Director of Europe and Central Asia for Amnesty International Date:  Sat, 14/07/2012

Russia: End ‘smear campaign’ against NGOs - 13 July 2012

Headline Title:  Russia: End ‘smear campaign’ against NGOs The Russian authorities must overturn a draft bill which severely restricts the independence of all non-governmental organisations, Amnesty International said as the Russian parliament approved the A bill that could stifle critical voices in Russia by restricting the independence of NGOs has been approved by the Duma. Media Node:  Putin Twitter Tag:  russia Story Location:  المملكة المتحدة 55° 43' 7.9032" N, 36° 54' 50.6268" E See map: Google Maps “This bill will stifle civil society development in Russia and is likely to be used to silence critical voices who often still depend on external funding” Source:  John Dalhuisen, Amnesty International's Europe and Central Asia Programme Director URL:  Putin must deliver on an enabling environment for civil society in Russia Description:  Press release, 5 July 2006

تعهُّد روسيا بوقف إبرام صفقات أسلحة جديدة مع سورية غير كافٍ - 10 July 2012

Headline Title:  تعهُّد روسيا بوقف إبرام صفقات أسلحة جديدة مع سورية غير كافٍ توقف الحكومة الروسية عقد صفقات جديدة مع الحكومة السورية، في الوقت الذي تواصل فيه احترام عقود الأسلحة الحالية Twitter Tag:  syria Story Location:  Damascus Syrie 33° 24' 41.4" N, 36° 30' 56.16" E

Russia pledge to halt new arms deals to Syria is not enough - 10 July 2012

Headline Title:  Russia pledge to halt new arms deals to Syria not enough Russia is continuing to fail the people of Syria despite reports that it will halt any new arms deals with the al-Assad government in the immediate future, Amnesty International said on Monday. Russian government to halt new deals with the Syrian government, whilst continuing to honour existing arms contracts. Twitter Tag:  syria Story Location:  Damascus Syria 33° 24' 41.4" N, 36° 30' 56.16" E

Rusia: San Petersburgo debe permitir que se celebre la Marcha del Orgullo Gay

Las autoridades de San Petersburgo deben permitir que se celebre como estaba previsto una Marcha del Orgullo Gay pacífica organizada por la comunidad LGBT (lesbianas, gays, bisexuales y personas transgénero) para el sábado 7 de julio, ha dicho Amnistía Internacional tras retirarse la autorización para el evento.  Las autoridades de San Petersburgo deben permitir que se celebre como estaba previsto una marcha del orgullo gay pacífica organizada por la comunidad LGBT (lesbianas, gays, bisexuales y personas tr

Russie. Saint-Pétersbourg doit autoriser la Marche des fiertés

Les autorités de Saint-Pétersbourg doivent faire en sorte que la Marche des fiertés, manifestation pacifique organisée par la communauté des lesbiennes, gays, bisexuels et transgenres de la ville, se déroule comme prévu samedi 7 juillet, a déclaré Amnesty International alors qu'un accord concernant cet événement vient d'être annulé. Les autorités de Saint-Pétersbourg doivent faire en sorte que la Marche des fiertés, manifestation pacifique organisée par la communauté des lesbiennes, gays, bisexuels et transgenres de la ville,

Russia: St. Petersburg must allow Pride to go ahead

The St. Petersburg authorities must allow a peaceful Pride march organized by the city’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community to go ahead as planned on Saturday, 7 July The St.

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