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Human rights in Russia have 'significantly' worsened since Ukraine war began, UN-backed expert says

The human rights situation in Russia has worsened since the country invaded Ukraine, leading to a systematic crackdown on civil society and the use of torture and ill-treatment.
The United Nations has examined Russia's human rights record for the first time, documenting mass arbitrary arrests of war critics and the passing of stricter laws to suppress dissent.
Ukraine continues its offensive operations against Russian forces, with support from Western allies, while Russia denies Ukraine's claims and accuses Ukraine of launching attacks inside Russian territory.

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Times of India

Human rights in Russia have 'significantly deteriorated' since war

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.

3 months ago·India

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Reuters

Human rights in Russia have 'significantly deteriorated' since war

The human rights situation in Russia has significantly deteriorated since it invaded Ukraine in February last year, a United Nations expert said on Monday, describing a "systematic crackdown" on civil society and calling for redress.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Human rights in Russia have 'significantly' worsened since Ukraine war began, UN-backed expert says

GENEVA (AP) — The rights situation in Russia has “significantly deteriorated” since President Vladimir Putin launched his war against Ukraine in February last year, an expert commissioned by the U.N.’s

3 months ago·United States

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Global News

Human rights in Russia have ‘significantly deteriorated’ since Ukraine war: UN expert - National

The expert alleges Russian authorities have carried out mass arbitrary and says those detained risk death due to the "persistent use of torture and ill-treatment."

3 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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Hindustan Times

Human rights in Russia have ‘significantly deteriorated’: UN expert

It is the first time the UN Human Rights Council has been mandated to examine the record of one of its so-called "P5" members.

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Human rights in Russia have 'significantly deteriorated'

GENEVA (Reuters) - A United Nations expert said on Monday that the human rights situation in Russia has significantly deteriorated since it invaded Ukraine in February last year, describing a "systematic crackdown" on civil society organisations. Read full story

3 months ago·Malaysia

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