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human-rights-international-politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Russian Court Sentences Prominent Activist to Prison for Criticizing Ukraine War

Oleg Orlov, a prominent Russian human rights defender, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for criticizing the war in Ukraine and the current regime as "fascist." He was convicted under a law that forbids "discrediting Russia's armed forces." Orlov also condemned the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison and urged people to not lose optimism. The closure of Memorial, Russia's most prominent rights group, and the ongoing crackdown on dissent signal a concerning erosion of freedoms in the country.

via ABC News|

#alexei-navalny #human-rights-international-politics #kremlin-crackdown

human-rights-legal1 year ago•2 min saved

Russian Human Rights Activist Oleg Orlov Sentenced to 2 1/2 Years in Prison

Russian human rights activist Oleg Orlov, co-chairman of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning group Memorial, has been sentenced to 2½ years in prison for criticizing the war in Ukraine, with the prosecution claiming his article was motivated by hostility toward Russian values and the military. The verdict has drawn international concern and condemnation, with Memorial denouncing it as an attempt to silence the human rights movement in Russia. The sentencing comes amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent in Russia, as evidenced by another man being sentenced for burning a Quran and the anniversary of the killing of opposition figure Boris Nemtsov.

via The Associated Press|

#human-rights #human-rights-legal #kremlin

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

Russian Human Rights Activist Oleg Orlov Sentenced to 30 Months in Jail

Russian human rights campaigner Oleg Orlov has been sentenced to two and a half years in jail for "discrediting" the Russian armed forces, marking a growing intolerance of public criticism in Russia. This re-trial and harsher sentence reflect the authorities' crackdown on dissent, with other government critics also facing upgraded prison sentences. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, repressive laws have been used to punish opponents of the war and critics of the government, leading to a dark period for the Russian opposition as prominent figures are imprisoned or forced into exile.

via BBC.com|

#human-rights #oleg-orlov #repressive-laws

human-rights-legal-international-relations1 year ago•4 min saved

Russian Human Rights Activist Oleg Orlov Sentenced to 2.5 Years for Opposing Ukraine War

Russian human rights veteran Oleg Orlov has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for speaking out against the war in Ukraine and "discrediting" the Russian military. Despite facing intensified pressure and being added to Russia's "foreign agents" list, Orlov remains steadfast in his opposition to the war and the regime. He views the trial as an opportunity to convey his beliefs to the public and continues to assert his innocence, with international organizations urging Russia to drop the politically motivated charges. Orlov, a co-chair of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Memorial human rights group, has been a vocal critic of the invasion and remains hopeful for a better future in Russia.

via The Moscow Times|

#human-rights #human-rights-legal-international-relations #memorial

human-rights2 years ago•1 min saved

Remembering the Victims: Russians and Western Diplomats Unite to Honor Soviet Terror Victims

Russians and Western diplomats honored the victims of Soviet state terror at the Returning of the Names event organized by human rights group Memorial. The event, traditionally held in Moscow, was refused a permit by authorities citing the "epidemiological situation." Instead, Muscovites and Western ambassadors laid flowers at the Solovetsky Stone memorial under police watch. Memorial, which was ordered to close by Moscow authorities, continues its human rights activities. Meanwhile, Russian prosecutors seek a three-year prison sentence for Memorial co-chair Oleg Orlov, who was fined and convicted of publicly discrediting the Russian military for denouncing the invasion of Ukraine.

via Newser|

#crackdown-on-dissent #human-rights #memorial

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Russian Activist Fined for Comparing Putin's Russia to '1984'

Russian veteran human rights activist Oleg Orlov has been convicted and fined for "discrediting" the armed forces after comparing Russia under President Vladimir Putin to George Orwell's "1984" in a November 2022 article. Orlov, a leading member of the disbanded Memorial human rights group, used his closing speech to criticize the state's suppression of dissent and warned of a slide into a new totalitarianism. He was supported in court by Dmitry Muratov, co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, who echoed Orlov's concerns about Russia's path towards self-destruction in Ukraine. The judge ordered a fine of 150,000 roubles ($1,500) for Orlov.

via Reuters.com|

#freedom-of-speech #human-rights #oleg-orlov

human-rights2 years ago•4 min saved

Oleg Orlov's Criticism of Putin's War May Land Him in Jail

Oleg Orlov, a veteran Russian human rights defender, is on trial for allegedly breaking a law designed to stifle criticism of Russia's war effort in Ukraine. He faces up to three years in prison for repeatedly "discrediting" the Russian army with his criticism of the war. Orlov has been an outspoken critic of both wars the Kremlin is currently waging: the war in Ukraine and, back home, the war on dissent. The trial has sparked international condemnation, with the Council of Europe denouncing the case as "a travesty of justice."

via BBC|

#freedom-of-speech #human-rights #oleg-orlov