Russia: Death threats against human rights lawyer must be promptly investigated

By Amnesty International

The Russian authorities must promptly investigate a threat made against the lives of prominent human rights lawyer Magomed Alamov and his family and provide them with effective protection, said Amnesty International. On 23 October, Magomed Alamov, who works for the non-governmental organization Crew Against Torture supporting victims of domestic violence in the North Caucasus, was […] The post Russia: Death threats against human rights lawyer must be promptly investigated appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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