Russia: Authorities detain doctor who exposed flaws in COVID-19 response

Reacting to the violent arrest and ongoing detention of Russian doctor Anastasia Vasilyeva, leader of a medical workers union who exposed weaknesses in the health system’s preparedness for fighting COVID-19, Natalia Zviagina, Amnesty International’s Russia Director, said: “It is staggering that the Russian authorities appear to fear criticism more than the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. They … Continue reading Russia: Authorities detain doctor who exposed flaws in COVID-19 response