Independent Russian Human Rights Reports and Analysis - page 12
“I am sure this monstrous lawlessness won’t last long.” The story of a migrant rights defender sentenced to 14 years in prison
Human rights defender sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment for assisting migrants from Central Asia.
Repressions report: May 2023
Long-term detentions in the punishment cell (SHIZO), criminal prosecution of «Finist the Bright Falcon» play authors, searches of independent politicians, and cases related to torn down St. George ribbons — OVD-Info reports on the main news in May in our repressions report. The Anti-War Case
“An active participant in anything good”: Anti-war activist sentenced to seven years
Sentenced to seven years in prison for statements posted on Facebook nearly three years ago.
“I couldn’t do otherwise”: An artist couple was imprisoned for anti-war graffiti
The story of an artist couple imprisoned for anti-war graffiti
“The state is turning from an authoritarian into a totalitarian dictatorship before our very eyes.” Court finds no violations detaining a fifth-grader
In Moscow, the court rejected a complaint that the law enforcers’ actions in the case of Varya Galkina were illegal. In October, she was detained right at school.
4 June Navalny protests: analysis
Our quick analytical take on yesterday’s protests in support of Alexei Navalny.
Wartime Repressions Report. May 2023
Fifteen months ago, Russia initiated a full-scale war against Ukraine. Simultaneously, a new wave of repression against people within Russia has started. New reports of beatings in the police departments come to light every day. Every day, new individuals become defendants in criminal cases, persecuted for their anti-war activities. Moreover,...