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Justice: Prison for Russian human rights activist Orlov
Justice Detention for Russian human rights activist Orlov Oleg Orlov has to go behind bars. photo © Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP/dpa Oleg Orlov, who once co-headed the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Memorial organization,…
War in Ukraine: Russian human rights activist Orlov sentenced to camp
A Moscow court finds the co-founder of the now banned organization Memorial guilty of “discrediting the army” – he has to go to prison for two and a half years.…
Russian opposition activist: Alexei Navalny’s body handed over to his mother
The mother of Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny, who died in custody, has received his body from the authorities. This was announced by the director of Navalny’s anti-corruption foundation, Ivan…
Russia: New trial begins against human rights activist Orlov
As of: February 17, 2024 3:54 p.m Overshadowed by Navalny’s death, a new trial against human rights activist Orlov has begun in Russia. He had criticized the war against Ukraine.…
Russia: New trial begins against human rights activist Orlov
Russia New trial against human rights activist Orlov begins Oleg Orlov from the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights organization Memorial. photo © Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP While the world mourns Alexei Navalny,…
Russia: New trial begins against human rights activist Orlov
As of: February 17, 2024 3:54 p.m Overshadowed by Navalny’s death, a new trial against human rights activist Orlov has begun in Russia. He had criticized the war against Ukraine.…
Russian justice: Opposition activist Navalny dies in custody
As of: February 16, 2024 2:21 p.m The Russian Kremlin opponent Alexei Navalny is dead. This was announced by the prison administration, as Russian media reports. The 47-year-old served years…
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg joins a gathering of opponents of the A69 in Tarn
Greta Thunberg and demonstrators take part in a demonstration against the A69 motorway project between Toulouse and Castres, in Saix, southern France, February 10, 2024. LIONEL BONAVENTURE / AFP Despite…
Photographer and environmental activist: “Photography is my language” – Sebastião Salgado turns 80
Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado has documented the world’s horrors through his lens. He gives voice to often overlooked communities. Now he is also being honored for his life’s work. His eyes…
Israeli human rights activist criticizes Israel’s conduct of the war
Feb 4, 2024, 12:07 p.m 10 mins He comes from a family of religious settlers. But his experiences as a soldier made Yehuda Shaul, 41, an opponent of the occupation.…