Human rights in Russia have 'significantly deteriorated,' UN expert warns

"Russian authorities have severely curtailed the freedoms of association, peaceful assembly and expression, both online and offline."

A sticker that reads "Russia is a terrorist state" is attached to a flag of Ukraine during a gathering to protest against a pro-Russia demonstration amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Frankfurt, Germany, September 18, 2022

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 11:25

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