Posts Tagged ‘politkovskaya’

Anna Politkovskaya: no justice

February 19th, 2009

politkovskayaThe acquittals in the Anna Politkovskaya murder case highlight a culture of impunity that must be brought to an end, writes
Tanya Lokshina
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Politkovskaya accused acquitted

February 19th, 2009

Four men charged in connection with the murder of journalist Anna Politkovskaya have been acquitted by a Moscow court. Read more here

Russia: crimes without punishment

January 21st, 2009

nastya-baburovaThe murder of Anastasiya Baburova (right) and Stanislav Markelov is part of a brutal trend. Russians who stand up for human rights may pay with their lives, says Tanya Lokshina

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Politkovskaya: slim hope for justice

November 28th, 2008

Oleg Panfilov assesses the twists and turns of the investigation into Anna Politkovskaya’s murder and considers the chances of a fair trial
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Rouble trouble hits Russian media

November 27th, 2008

While the Anna Politkovskaya murder trial descends into farce, her newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, is cutting reporting staff. Is there more to the move than the financial crisis, asks Maria Eismont
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Politkovskaya trial resumes in public

November 25th, 2008

The trial of three men accused of aiding in the murder of Anna Politkovskaya has reopened in Moscow, a week earlier than planned, with a previous ban on reporters lifted. Read more here

Politkovskaya trial suspended

November 21st, 2008

The trial of several men accused of involvement in the murder of reporter Anna Politkovskaya has been suspended, with the judge claiming the defence lawyers are ‘too busy’. The lawyers deny the claim. Read more here

Kadyrov urged to appear at Politkovskaya trial

November 20th, 2008

Prosecution lawyers in the case of slain Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya are insisting that Chechnya’s pro-Moscow leader Ramzan Kadyrov should be called to give evidence at the the alleged murderers’ trial. (more…)