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HAPPENING NOW: Pussy Riot Member Rumored to Have Been Transferred to Siberian Prison
If these reports are true, transferring her to a prison colony thousands of miles from Moscow would make it impossible for her family and lawyers to see her.
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Russian Winter Games Olympic Torch Throws Light on Human Rights Violations
As the Olympic torch arrives in Moscow, Amnesty International is launching a worldwide campaign to highlight Russia’s increasingly deplorable human rights record.
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In a “Borderless World,” New Amnesty International USA Leader Looks to Empower A New Generation to Act to Defend Rights Everywhere
Taking the helm of Amnesty International USA, Steven W. Hawkins said today he wants to harness the commitment and passion of young people concerned about human rights issues at home…
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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 she complained about prison conditions is yet another sign of…
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6 of President Vladimir Putin’s Most Oppressive Laws
Since President Putin was inaugurated last year, he has orchestrated a number of changes in Russian law effectively criminalizing any criticism of him and his security force allies.
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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 in front of the Russian Embassy on Friday, August 16.
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Protesting the Regression to Repression in Russia
Oppression thrives in silence - so Amnesty activists, artists, and musicians will make their voices heard in the call for Russian authorities to respect human rights in Russia.
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The Side of Sochi Russia Doesn’t Want You to See
The spotlight turns to Russia as the world prepares for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, revealing an ugly truth.
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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 at the second annual punk protest.
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Fight Back Against Russian Repression with Ke$ha, One Direction and Ozzy Osborne
World renowned musicians like Adele, Coldplay, Sir Paul McCartney, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen are among the artists standing with the women of Pussy Riot.
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Russian Court Leaves Pussy Riot Singer Behind Bars
A Russian appeal court decision to refuse parole to Maria Alekhina, one of the Pussy Riot punk group singers jailed for singing a protest song in an Orthodox cathedral, is…
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Adele, Yoko Ono, U2, Madonna, Radiohead, Ke$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 punk group Pussy Riot ahead of their parole appeal hearings.