Human rights in Russia have 'significantly deteriorated' since war - UN expert
Monday, 18 September 2023 The human rights situation in Russia has worsened since its invasion of Ukraine last year, according to a United Nations report. The report accuses Russian authorities of carrying out mass arbitrary arrests and using torture and ill-treatment on detainees. It also highlights the crackdown on civil society organizations and independent media through legislative restrictions.
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