Independent Russian Human Rights Reports and Analysis - page 13

     “Life feels surreal these days.” A woman fined for a cafe argument about Ukraine

“Life feels surreal these days.” A woman fined for a cafe argument about Ukraine

A monologue of a Moscow woman on how a protocol was drawn up against her about «discrediting» the Russian army after a dispute about war in Ukraine in a coffee shop.
     Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review on freedom of assembly in Russia

Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review on freedom of assembly in Russia

Published on 10.04.2023 1. During the last review process, Russia accepted numerous recommendations regarding upholding the freedom of assembly (namely, 147.61, 147.64, 147.123, 147.155, 147.157, 147,162, 147.165, 147.175, 147.176, 147.180). None of those recommendations have been implemented, and practically no work towards complying with international standards and obligations was done....
     Joint Submission for the UN Universal Periodic Review on freedom of expression in Russia

Joint Submission for the UN Universal Periodic Review on freedom of expression in Russia

Publication date: 10.04.2023 The report highlights the persecution of media workers and the media themselves; criminalisation of anti-war speeches; the use of military propaganda and hate speech; use of censorship and shutdown of the Internet; and the use of surveillance, on the Internet included. Submitting organisations: Justice for Journalists Foundation...
     “An undesirable person.” This factory mechanic was fired for protesting against the war

“An undesirable person.” This factory mechanic was fired for protesting against the war

A mechanic from Nizhny Novgorod’s Sokol plant was fired for tearing down leaflets that called for donations to the Russian military. His colleagues had denounced him.
     “And only Allah will help us in this.” Convict in Russia’s crackdown on Crimean Tatars dies in pre-trial detention

“And only Allah will help us in this.” Convict in Russia’s crackdown on Crimean Tatars dies in pre-trial detention

Dzhemil Gafarov, an elderly Muslim and one of dozens of Crimean Tatars prosecuted for Hizb ut-Tahrir, has died in a pre-trial detention center.
     The Moskalevs’ story

The Moskalevs’ story

Masha Moskaleva, a 13-year-old girl, has been thrown into a «rehab centre», her dad — beaten and jailed.
     Report on non-implementation of previous UPR cycles' recommendations

Report on non-implementation of previous UPR cycles' recommendations

Publication date: 27.03.2023 Submitting organizations: — leading Russian human rights project, focusing on monitoring political prosecutions and violations of basic political rights, as well as helping the victims of such violations. (MCO) — non-profit organization since 2014 helping young people to legally exempt themselves from conscription to the army. MCO...
     “Z—for Russia”: Moscow authorities raid hip pubs and a cultural centre

“Z—for Russia”: Moscow authorities raid hip pubs and a cultural centre

Last Friday Moscow pubs Underdog and La Virgen were raided by the special forces under the premise to check whether they are «sponsoring the Ukrainian Army».