Document #1324366

Amnesty International (Author)

Russian authorities must stop mistreatment of peaceful protesters

http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/russian-authorities-must-stop-mistreatment-peaceful-protesters-2011-12-07

ecoi.net description:
More than 1,000 people, including journalists, were reportedly detained following demonstrations against the manipulation of votes at parliamentary elections held on 4 December; there are reports of mistreatment of detainees, beatings of protesters by the police, denial of medical treatment and closed court hearings
Country:
Russian Federation
Source:
Amnesty International (Author)
Published:
7 December 2011
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/russian-authorities-must-stop-mistreatment-peaceful-protesters-2011-12-07
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1324366 (former ID 206928)

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