Document #1148069

Human Rights First (formerly Lawyers Committee for Human Rights) (Author)

Russian Human Rights Activist Convicted in Politically

http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/media/2006_alerts/hrd_0203_rus.htm

ecoi.net description:
Human rights activist and managing director of Russian Chechen Friendship Society (RCFS) convicted of "inciting ethnic hatred" under counter-extremism law for publishing articles calling for peace in Chechnya
Country:
Russian Federation
Source:
Human Rights First (formerly Lawyers Committee for Human Rights) (Author)
Original link:
http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/media/2006_alerts/hrd_0203_rus.htm
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
3 February 2006
Document ID:
1148069 (former ID 17560)

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