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Rights chief urges Russia to end crackdown as journalist detentions reach all-time high
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Russia to end its crackdown on journalists in a statement issued on…
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Europe
Russia: Rights experts condemn continued imprisonment of Evan Gershkovich
Russia must immediately release American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained without evidence for a year, two UN human…
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Europe
UN condemns deadly attacks in Moscow
The UN chief condemned in the strongest possible terms Friday’s deadly terrorist attack at a concert hall outside Moscow. Gunmen…
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Europe
Ukraine war: Alarm raised in Security Council over civilian attacks
A recent sharp rise in deadly attacks against civilians in Ukraine and Russia, including by armed drones, run counter to…
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Europe
Ukraine: Report reveals war’s long-term impact which will be felt ‘for generations’
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, entering its third year, has exacted a “horrific human cost”, inflicting immense suffering on millions…
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Law and Crime Prevention
After Navalny death, independent expert on rights in Russia asks ‘who is next?’
Reports from Russian authorities on Friday that imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died are absolutely shocking, said Mariana Katzarova, the…
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Law and Crime Prevention
Russia: UN human rights office ‘appalled’ at death of Navalny in prison
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday said it was “appalled” over the death announced by Russian authorities of…
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Europe
Ukraine war: Political affairs chief warns against rhetoric fuelling ‘already dangerous conflict’
The UN “is not in a position” to verify reports surrounding the crash of a Russian aircraft near the border…
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