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Russia Must Investigate Prison Abuse Allegations by Pussy Riot

The Russian prison authorities’ decision to move an imprisoned member of the punk band Pussy Riot to solitary confinement after…

September 25, 2013

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G-20 Leaders Must Reject Russia’s Homophobic Law

World leaders gathering in St. Petersburg this week must condemn Russia’s draconian homophobic law and do all in their power…

September 4, 2013

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Second Annual Pussy Riot Solidarity Concert to be Held Front of the Russian Embassy

Amnesty International members, activists and music lovers will show their support for Pussy Riot at the second annual punk concert…

August 13, 2013

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Second Annual Pussy Riot Solidarity Concert in Front of the Russian Embassy

Amnesty International members, activists, rock fans and artists will show their support for Pussy Riot and Human Rights in Russia…

August 8, 2013

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Russia Must Not Backslide on Human Rights

Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama canceling his…

August 7, 2013

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U.S. Focus Must Shift from Snowden to Surveillance Programs

Russia's decision to grant Edward Snowden temporary asylum is a positive development and should allow governments and civil society to…

August 1, 2013

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Russian Court Leaves Pussy Riot Singer Behind Bars

A Russian appeal court decision to refuse parole to Maria Alekhina, one of the Pussy Riot punk group singers jailed…

July 24, 2013

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Adele, Yoko Ono, U2, Madonna, Radiohead, Ke$ha, Sir Paul McCartney Unite with More Than 100 Musicians to Call for Release of Pussy Riot

More than 100 musicians have joined a call for the release of the two jailed members of the Russian feminist…

July 22, 2013

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Approaching the 2014 Sochi Olympics: Human Rights in Russia

As the 2014 Sochi Olympics approach, the space for human rights in the Russian Federation is rapidly shrinking.

July 19, 2013

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Annual Report: Ukraine 2013

Ukraine Head of state Viktor Yanukovich Head of government Mykola Azarov Torture and other ill-treatment remained widespread, and impunity for…

May 29, 2013

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Annual Report: Russian Federation 2013

RUSSIAN FEDERATION Head of state Vladimir Putin (replaced Dmitry Medvedev) Head of government Dmitry Medvedev (replaced Vladimir Putin) Increasing peaceful…

May 23, 2013

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Nothing To Be Proud Of: Discrimination Against LGBTI People In Ukraine

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people in Ukraine continue to face discrimination, and many are targeted for violence…

May 20, 2013