Russia
Russia moves one step closer to death penalty abolition - 20 November 2009
Amnesty International has welcomed a decision by Russia's Constitutional Court that brings the country a step closer to abolishing the death penalty.Russian authorities must investigate activist’s murder - 26 October 2009
Russian and Kabardino-Balkarian authorities must find and bring to justice those responsible for the murder of Maksharip Aushev, a leading civil society activist from Ingushetia.Russian Federation: Authorities must investigate activist’s murder - 26 October 2009
Russian and Kabardino-Balkarian authorities must find and bring to justice those responsible for the murder of Maksharip Aushev, a leading civil society activist from IngushetiaRussian activists awarded European rights prize - 22 October 2009
The 2009 Sakharov prize for human rights has been awarded to Russian activists Oleg Orlov, Sergei Kovalev and Ludmila Alekseeva.President Kadyrov libel trial reveals danger faced by human rights activists - 7 October 2009
A Moscow court has found in favour of the president's libel suit against human rights activist Oleg Orlov who accused him of "being responsible" for the murder of human rights worker Natalia Estemirova.Russian President must act to end attacks on human rights activists - 5 October 2009
Human rights activists in Russia and the North Caucasus face increasing violence and intimidation three years after the murder of journalist Anna Politkovskaya.Russian Federation: President Medvedev must act to end attacks on human rights activists - 5 October 2009
Human rights activists in Russia and the North Caucasus face increasing violence and intimidation three years after the murder of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, Amnesty International said today.Russian court orders new investigation into Politkovskaya murder case - 8 September 2009
Russia's Supreme Court ordered a new investigation into the 2006 killing of journalist Anna Politkovskaya on Thursday.
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The North Caucasus remained volatile and reports of human rights violations, including killings, enforced disappearances and torture, were frequent.