Moscow authorities refuse to allow an Amnesty International event

Headline Title: Moscow authorities refuse to allow an Amnesty International event 04 October 2013 The Moscow authorities’ refusal to allow a small Amnesty International event to highlight Russia’s appalling human rights record, ahead of the Sochi Olympics demonstrates the lack of tolerance for freedom of expression in Russia today.On 7 October, as the Olympic torch arrives in Moscow, Amnesty International is launching a worldwide campaign to highlight problems with freedom of expression in Russia which are in direct conflict with the Olympic spirit.A small event was proposed in Moscow’s…

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