Tag: Kremlin
Russia’s ban on LGBTQ rallies violates rights, European Court of Human Rights rules
Russian authorities have been putting obstacles on LGBTQ rallies for years, and systematically turning down LGBTQ permit requests.
Peter Tatchell Arrested in Moscow and Now Released
Human rights and LGBT+ campaigner Peter Tatchell has been released following his arrest during a peaceful protest close to the Kremlin.
Russia: Anti-Gay Purge in Chechnya
Police in Chechnya rounded up, beat, and humiliated dozens of gay or bisexual men in an apparent effort to purge them from Chechen society, Human Rights Watch confirmed in a new report today.
Russia: Chechen Officials and Clerics Threaten Journalists
Chechen officials and clerics are threatening the newspaper that first exposed the campaign of police abuse against men in Chechnya perceived to be gay, Human Rights Watch said today. Russian authorities should unequivocally condemn the threats, investigate them, and ensure that journalists are protected from harm.
Putin has put off meeting Elton John to talk about gay rights
The popular singer is due to meet the Russian leader at some stage to discuss matters in Russia.
Eurovision : The secret fetish porn past of Russian Sergey Lazarev
Eurovision star Sergey Lazarev caught in a fetish porn blunder after pictures emerged of its contestant seemingly posing for a series of explicit snaps.