russia: assault on freedom of expression

Russia's international partners should raise concerns at United Nations Human Rights Council, Organization for Security and Co-operation Europe, and the Council of Europe about Moscow's curbs on expression, and in bilateral conversations with Russian government.. Major internet..

south africa: icc move betrays victims

number of the most powerful countries, including three permanent members of UN Security Council Russia, China, and United States and their allies have not joined the court and have thus been able to avoid ICC scrutiny. ..

approves resolution on iraq

the resolution allows for handover of power to new, Iraqi government, without setting deadline as called for by France, Russia and some other members of Security Council.. ... Despite concessions by both sides, it had appeared that United States would get victory, winning majority and..

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