Russia’s oldest human rights group Memorial has said that Chechnya’s leader Ramzan Kadyrov likely directed ongoing attacks against it after he lost … [Read more...] about Chechnya’s Anti-Gay Leader Attacks Human Rights Group as Revenge for Instagram Deactivation
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U.S. Sanctions Chechnya Leader Ramzan Kadyrov Under Magnitsky Act Following Anti-Gay Purge
The United States on Tuesday slapped financial sanctions on Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov, accusing him overseeing a systematic campaign of deadly … [Read more...] about U.S. Sanctions Chechnya Leader Ramzan Kadyrov Under Magnitsky Act Following Anti-Gay Purge
Ramzan Kadyrov, Chechen Leader Behind Torture, Killings of Gay Men, is ‘Ready to Step Down’
In an unexpected announcement, Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of the southern Russian republic of Chechnya suspected to be behind the detention, torture, … [Read more...] about Ramzan Kadyrov, Chechen Leader Behind Torture, Killings of Gay Men, is ‘Ready to Step Down’
U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Calling for End to Persecution of Gay Men in Chechnya
The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution similar to a bipartisan resolution passed by the House last June condemning the persecution of gay men in … [Read more...] about U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Calling for End to Persecution of Gay Men in Chechnya
Well-Known Singer’s Disappearance Linked to Torture and Murder of Gay Men in Chechnya
The founder of activist group Russian LGBT Network has alleged that the disappearance of a well-known singer in August is linked to the … [Read more...] about Well-Known Singer’s Disappearance Linked to Torture and Murder of Gay Men in Chechnya
Chechnya ‘Gay Purge’ Victim Comes Forward with Horrific Tale of Beating in Bloody Cellar
A gay Russian entrepreneur has accused a group of local men in Chechnya of detaining him, beating him and forcing him to denounce other gay men in the … [Read more...] about Chechnya ‘Gay Purge’ Victim Comes Forward with Horrific Tale of Beating in Bloody Cellar
Russian Official Warns Canada of Consequences for Helping Gay Men Fleeing Persecution in Chechnya
This week news emerged that Canada has quietly granted asylum to 31 gay and bisexual men fleeing persecution from the southern Russian republic of … [Read more...] about Russian Official Warns Canada of Consequences for Helping Gay Men Fleeing Persecution in Chechnya
31 Chechen Gay and Bisexual Men Get Asylum in Canada
Canada has discreetly granted asylum to 31 gay and bisexual men from Chechnya working with the NGO Rainbow Railroad, the group's director has said. … [Read more...] about 31 Chechen Gay and Bisexual Men Get Asylum in Canada
Chechnya Charges Gay Men As Terrorists To Prevent Them Fleeing Persecution: REPORT
Authorities in Chechnya are allegedly charging gay men with terrorist offenses to prevent them from fleeing the country. In April it was reported … [Read more...] about Chechnya Charges Gay Men As Terrorists To Prevent Them Fleeing Persecution: REPORT
Chechnya Dictator Ramzan Kadyrov: Gays ‘are Not People. They are Devils. They are for Sale’ – WATCH
HBO Real Sports went to Chechnya to examine its Mixed Martial Arts program, which is a training ground for the military in the southern Russian … [Read more...] about Chechnya Dictator Ramzan Kadyrov: Gays ‘are Not People. They are Devils. They are for Sale’ – WATCH