Chechnya

Chechnya was last assessed separately in the 2009 edition of Freedom in the World. Please see Russia or more recent data.

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Activists From Chechnya Raise Awareness About Abuses

Jul 26 2010 - 10:23pm

Freedom House recently helped to organize a briefing on the human rights situation in Chechnya, hosted by the  Commission for Security and Cooperation in Europe, entitled “In the Eye of the Storm: Chechnya and the Mounting Violence in the North Caucasus.” 

Issues: 
Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Freedom of Association, Human Rights Defense, Rule of Law
Regions: 
Central and Eastern Europe/Eurasia
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Ombudsman Statements Reflect Culture of Intimidation in Chechnya

Jan 15 2010 - 12:00am

Freedom House is deeply concerned with the Chechen government’s attempts to intimidate and discredit prominent and internationally recognized human rights organization, Memorial, which has played a crucial role in exposing human rights violations and assisted hundreds of victims of abuse.

Issues: 
Human Rights Defense, Rule of Law
Regions: 
Central and Eastern Europe/Eurasia

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