Russia: Anna Politkovskaya murder convictions fall short of full justice

Headline Title: Russia: Anna Politkovskaya murder convictions fall short of full justice 21 May 2014 The conviction of five men for the murder of Russian investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya marks only a small step towards justice. The process has left too many questions unanswered and full justice will not be served until those who ordered the crime are identified and face the courts, Amnesty International said.“The tragic murder of Anna Politkovskaya uncovered the incredible dangers faced by those trying to expose human rights abuses and corruption in Russia. Until justice…

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