Moscow: public representatives discussed growth of Russian nationalism
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posted by zaina19 on February, 2007 as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 2/10/2007 2:10 AM CAUCASIAN KNOT / NEWS 8/2/2007 Moscow: public representatives discussed growth of Russian nationalism A conference on the topic "Language of Enmity and Xenophobia" was held today at the House of Journalists. In the cause of discussion, the audience has touched the issue of growing nationalistic spirits in Russia. Anna Sharogradskaya from the Saint Petersburg Institute of Regional Press has defined patriotism as a defence concept, and nationalism - as an aggressive one. According to the Levada-Centre, about 70 percent of the population think that Russia is surrounded by enemies, while 66 percent assert that the slogan "Russia for Russians" is acceptable, but they do not find this slogan to be a fascist one. Boris Dubin from the Levada-Centre has noted that 60 percent of the population support nationalism: "But I don't see nationalism, I see xenophobia." More than half of the Russian population experience enmity to immigrants. Natalya ... >> full...
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Activist Attacked in Moscow
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posted by zaina19 on as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 2/7/2007 1:00 PM
6.2.2007 14:22 MSK
Activist Attacked in Moscow
Bakhrom Khamroev
Bakhrom Khamroev
RUSSIA, Moscow. Bakhrom Khamroev, a political emigrant from Uzbekistan and employee of the Civil Assistance Committee, was attacked in Moscow on January 14, committee employee Elena Ryabinina told PRIMA News. He was beaten by three unknown persons as he entered the Tulskaya Metro station.
Khamroev describes the men a large, Slavic in appearance and between 25 and 27 years old. The did not speak to him.
After the attack, Khamroev was diagnosed with a concussion and contusions.
Khamroev’s cellular phone was also destroyed during the incident.
Khamroev has filed a report on the incident with the internal affairs department of the Moscow Metropolitan.
PRIMA News Agency [2007-01-15-Rus-24]
http://www.prima-news.ru/eng/news/news/2007/2/6/37593.html
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High Commissioner for Human Rights Regrets Executions
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posted by zaina19 on as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 2/8/2007 2:53 AM High Commissioner for Human Rights Regrets Executions 2007-01-16 The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour, has underlined that she stands “opposed to capital punishment under all circumstances”, adding that the fight against impunity must not come at the cost of human rights and the rule of law. Her comments follow a number of recent events that have refocused international attention on the dignity of the death penalty and its relation to our most basic human rights. UNPO is at present engaged in an extensive campaign to present to the United Nations General Assembly a resolution calling for a universal moratorium on all executions. [Read More about the UNPO Campaign] The Full Statement of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: 15 January 2007 - United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour has expressed regret over the execution in Baghdad today of ... >> full...
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Further information on "Disappearance"/abduction/torture and -ill-treatment: Elina Ersenoeva (f)
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posted by zaina19 on as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 1/5/2007 5:46 AM Further information on "Disappearance"/abduction/torture and -ill-treatment: Elina Ersenoeva (f) Further information on "Disappearance"/abduction/torture and -ill-treatment: Elina Ersenoeva (f) PUBLIC AI Index: EUR 46/068/2006 18 December 2006 Further Information on UA 231/06 (EUR 46/040/06, 29 August 2006) – "disappearance"/ abduction/ torture and ill-treatment RUSSIAN FEDERATION Elina Ersenoeva (f), journalist New name: Margarita Ersenoeva (f), her mother Margarita Ersenoeva, the mother of journalist Elina Ersenoeva, who "disappeared" on 17 August, has not been seen since 2 October 2006, and it is believed she may have been abducted or subjected to enforced disappearance. Margarita Ersenoeva had gone to see her mother that day, in the village of Starye Atagi in Chechnya. While she was there, she reportedly received a call on her mobile phone, and told her mother that it was from one of the investigators into her daughter’s abduction, who wanted to tell her some good news. She said this man had ... >> full...
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Chechnya's ombudsman revealed human rights violations in Chernokozovo's "SIZO"
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posted by zaina19 on as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 2/10/2007 1:51 AM CAUCASIAN KNOT / NEWS 6/2/2007 Chechnya's ombudsman revealed human rights violations in Chernokozovo's "SIZO" On commission of Ramzan Kadyrov, prime minister of Chechnya, an inspection was held on observance of human rights in the Grozny pre-trial detention centre ("SIZO") and the colony for the victims located in the settlement of Chernokozovo. According to Nordi Nukhazhiev, Chechnya's ombudsman, violations of the law were revealed in the Grozny "SIZO." In his words, at the "SIZO," they "keep persons on remand, TB and mental patients together with healthy people," the "Interfax" Agency reports. Besides, according to Mr. Nukhazhiev, the persons under investigation complained on the attempts to get their evidences with the help of "prohibited and legally-banned methods." Meanwhile, the press service of the Chair of the Government of the Chechen Republic has disseminated information running that the revealed violations were committed by the employees of the Operative-Search Bureau-2 of the ... >> full...
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