Arbitrary arrests before elections

November 26, 2024 19:02

• Woman from Stavropol Territory fined for discrediting Russian militaries

  A court in the Stavropol Territory has fined Anastasia Kalmykova by 30,000 roubles, treating her statement about the special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine as discrediting the Russian Army.

November 26, 2024 17:28

• Three Dagestani law enforcers suspected of torture

  The policemen from Dagestan, Magomed Magomedov, Ramazan Magomedov and Abdulatip Gadjiev are suspected of abuse of power and torture.

November 25, 2024 23:59

• Zheleznovodsk townswoman detained for her pacifist statements

  Law enforcers have detained a woman from the city of Zheleznovodsk who spoke out against the special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine.

November 25, 2024 23:58

• Court ignores arguments of journalist Kevorkova's defence in terrorism justifying case

  The defence insisted on softening the freedom restriction measure for Nadezhda Kevorkova, a journalist, since the inquiry is over, and she cannot influence it, but the court has ignored the advocates' arguments.

November 25, 2024 23:43

• Activist Atamanchuk denied motions in Sochi court contempt case

  At the first hearing in the contempt case, Vladimir Atamanchuk, a Sochi activist, was denied a motion to remove the judge, conduct a linguistic expertise, and request a preliminary hearing.