Russia: Worst Crackdown Since Soviet Era

Email The Kremlin in 2012 unleashed the worst political crackdown in Russia’s post-Soviet history. The authorities introduced a series of restrictive laws, harassed and intimidated activists, and interfered in the work of nongovernmental organizations, crushing hopes for reform following the winter 2011 mass protests. (Moscow) – The Kremlin in 2012 unleashed the worst political crackdown in Russia’s post-Soviet history, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2013.read more

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