December 16, 2009 | admin

Russian human rights group Memorial has resumed its activities in Chechnya, the director of the group said today at a press conference after the Sakharov Prize ceremony in the Parliament of Europe.

October 2, 2009 | admin

The deteriorating human rights situation in Russia, especially the Northern Caucasus, was the focus of a public hearing at the European Parliament on October 1, 2009, involving MEPs and Russian activists. One issue discussed was how best to strike a balance between dialogue and pressure in relations with the Russian authorities.