Russia: Freedom of speech 'shrinking' in Putin's Russia- new report
http://www.amnesty.org.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=17680Posted: 28 February 2008
Those threatened include Amnesty award-winning journalists
Freedom of speech and assembly is under increasing attack in Russia, said Amnesty International today, as it launched a new report on press freedom just days ahead of forthcoming presidential elections (2 March) in the country.
In its 52-page report, Freedom limited. The right to freedom of expression in the Russian Federation, Amnesty International examines the pernicious effect of arbitrary interpretations of vague legislation and increasing harassment on the freedom of people in Russia to express their opinions and to stand up for their rights.
