UN Ambassador Nikki Haley released a statement on Monday regarding reports of detention, torture, and murder of gay men in Chechnya: We continue to … [Read more...] about UN Ambassador Nikki Haley: U.S. Will Not Ignore Plight of Gay Men in Chechnya
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Chechnya President Fires Back at Reports That a ‘Purge’ of Gay Men is Underway
The leader of the southern Russian republic of Chechnya attacked international human rights organizations over the weekend, accusing them of spreading … [Read more...] about Chechnya President Fires Back at Reports That a ‘Purge’ of Gay Men is Underway
Joe Biden: ‘I am Disgusted and Appalled’ by Reports of Torture and Murder of Gay Men in Chechnya
Former VP Joe Biden released a statement on Friday denouncing detentions of gay men in Chechnya "I am disgusted and appalled by reports from both the … [Read more...] about Joe Biden: ‘I am Disgusted and Appalled’ by Reports of Torture and Murder of Gay Men in Chechnya
UN Human Rights Experts Call on Russia to End ‘Unprecedented’ Violence Against Gay Men in Chechnya
A panel of UN experts has posted a statement at the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights at the United Nations demanding Russian and … [Read more...] about UN Human Rights Experts Call on Russia to End ‘Unprecedented’ Violence Against Gay Men in Chechnya
Putin Spokesman: ‘No Reliable Information About Any Problems’ Regarding Gay Men in Chechnya
Vladimir Putin's chief spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday that the Kremlin is not aware of any credible information about the reported … [Read more...] about Putin Spokesman: ‘No Reliable Information About Any Problems’ Regarding Gay Men in Chechnya
Hundreds Protest ‘Gay Concentration Camps’ in Chechnya Outside Russian Embassy in London: WATCH
Hundreds of people attended a protest on Wednesday outside the Russian embassy in London in reaction to recent reports that more than 100 gay men … [Read more...] about Hundreds Protest ‘Gay Concentration Camps’ in Chechnya Outside Russian Embassy in London: WATCH
State Department ‘Deeply Disturbed’ by Reports of Detention, Torture, and Murder of Gay Men in Chechnya
The U.S. State Department released a statement on Friday night in response to reports of the detentions, torture, and murder of gay men in … [Read more...] about State Department ‘Deeply Disturbed’ by Reports of Detention, Torture, and Murder of Gay Men in Chechnya
State Dept Calls for Inquiry into Murders of Gay Men in Chechnya Amid Horrific Reports of ‘Secret Prison’
The U.S. State Department has called on the Russian government to investigate reports that more than 100 gay men have disappeared and some have been … [Read more...] about State Dept Calls for Inquiry into Murders of Gay Men in Chechnya Amid Horrific Reports of ‘Secret Prison’
Kremlin Spokesman: Russia Will Look Into Reports That 100 Gay Men Were Rounded Up and Some Killed
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian authorities would investigate reports that emerged over the weekend that at least 100 gay men had been … [Read more...] about Kremlin Spokesman: Russia Will Look Into Reports That 100 Gay Men Were Rounded Up and Some Killed
Police in Chechnya Rounding Up Gay Men and Killing Them: REPORT
Police have rounded up at least 100 gay men in the southern Russian republic of Chechnya and have killed at least three of them, according to media … [Read more...] about Police in Chechnya Rounding Up Gay Men and Killing Them: REPORT