Human rights defenders state a sharp reduction of kidnappings in Chechnya
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posted by zaina19 on May, 2007 as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 5/10/2007 6:16 AM CAUCASIAN KNOT / NEWS 7/5/2007 Human rights defenders state a sharp reduction of kidnappings in Chechnya A radical reduction in the number of kidnappings and massive non-targeted utilization of federal funds are the basic tendencies of modern Checnya's development. Oleg Orlov, one of the leaders of the Human Rights Society "Memorial," has expressed this idea when making his comments on the open letter of representatives of the western community to President Putin asking to restore "peace and justice" in the Republic. "Until now, this sort of news (on reduction of kidnappings, - ed.) were strongly exaggerated by the authorities, but this time it is a fact. We, at least, are marking the trend," the "Echo Moskvy" Radio quotes the human rights activist. In Mr. Orlov's opinion, the drop of kidnapping cases is a result of "Ramzan Kadyrov's personal order to the militants under his control given back ... >> full...
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xenophobic tendencies in Russia is another concern to us
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posted by zaina19 on as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 5/10/2007 1:10 PM UN representative: xenophobic tendencies in Russia is another concern to us 6 March. In an interview with Interfax, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representative and UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Russia Kasidis Rochanakorn speaks on humanitarian situation in Russia and security issues in the North Caucasus. The United Nations is concerned over the rise of xenophobia in Russia, Rochanakorn said. “Another issue of concern to us is the xenophobic tendencies and intolerance towards refugees and migrants that seem to be on the rise in the country. We wish to urge that these unhealthy tendencies be seriously addressed by the concerned authorities and will do whatever is required within our competence to be of assistance to them,” Rochanakorn said. Moreover, “in 2006 we will advocate for better access of asylum-seekers to the national refugee status determination procedure and documentation as well as for reduction in the waiting ... >> full...
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Ingush human rights activist fears persecutiona "Dissenters' March" scheduled for May 18 in Samara
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posted by zaina19 on as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 5/7/2007 7:48 AM 7.5.2007 13:29 MSK "Dissenters' March" scheduled for May 18 in Samara RUSSIA, Samara. Information was submitted to Samara City Hall on May 3, concerning the conducting of a "Dissenters' March" on May 18, reported organizers on their "Live Journal" web page. One of the basic demands of the "March" is the abolishment of changes to election legislation made in recent years, as well as laws concerning political parties. Organizers also demand that citizens be compensated for savings lost in 1991-1992, the repair of available housing and municipal infrastructure, and the abolishment of increased tariffs on gas, electricity, public utilities, and telephone communications. After the notice of the "March" was submitted, its organizers held a press conference in the hotel "Hansa". Approximately 20 officers of law-enforcement agencies blocked the exit from the hotel. At the end of the press conference, participants and journalists were released only ... >> full...
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Tajiks Found Murdered In Moscow
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posted by zaina19 on as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 5/6/2007 1:55 PM
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Tajiks Found Murdered In Moscow
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(RFE/RL)
May 6, 2007 -- Russia's RIA Novosti news agency says two Tajik citizens were found murdered on a Moscow street today in what may have been a racially motivated attack.
The agency quotes an official as saying the two men, both of them manual laborers in a market, appear to have died from head wounds.
The official said that the investigation "will examine various explanations for the murders, including that of racial hatred."
Fifty-four people were killed last year in racist attacks in Russia.
(AFP)
http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2007/05/DF0A8768-9BE5-470C-A615-2AFC9B2518AB.html
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World: Monument To Slain Journalists Unveiled
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posted by zaina19 on as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 5/2/2007 2:11 PM Wednesday, May 2, 2007 World: Monument To Slain Journalists Unveiled Czech Republic/Turkmenistan - Yazliyeva, Oguljamal, RFE/RL Turkmen SVC. Dir.; briefing on Oguljamal Yazliyeva (file photo) (RFE/RL) May 2, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- A memorial for journalists killed on the job was inaugurated in the French town of Bayeux today. The aim of the memorial, built by the town and Reporters Without Borders, is to ensure that those who were killed will not be forgotten. It was designed and built by French architect and landscape artist Samuel Craquelin and consists of a pathway marked by 23 white stones bearing the names of over 1,800 journalists killed since 1944 while trying to keep the public informed. Oguljamal Yazliyeva, the director of RFE/RL's Turkmen Service, attended the opening ceremony. RFE/RL: Please describe for us today's ceremony in Bayeux? Oguljamal Yazliyeva: Today's ceremony in Bayeux, which is near Paris, was dedicated to the journalists ... >> full...
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