Russia - Relentless legal persecution of two journalists in Rostov-on-Don

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Journalist and blogger Sergei Reznik is facing his second trial this week in Rostov-on-Don (South), only three weeks after a lengthy prison sentence for his colleague Aleksandr Tolmachev. Both are known for investigating corruption and criticizing local officials. Читать по-русски в PDF и ниже / Read in Russian Reporters Without Borders condemns again the ceaseless legal pursuit of the two independent journalists. Sergei Reznik, previously sentenced to 18 months in penal colony, is being prosecuted again for (...)

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