Chechnyan Leader Ramzan Kadyrov A new wave of violent persecution has begun against men perceived to be gay in the southern Russian republic of Chechnya, according to several men who were … [Read more...] about Gay Men Tortured, Raped with Sticks, Electrocuted in Hideous New Round of Persecution in Chechnya
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State Department Condemns New Wave of Anti-Gay Persecution, Murders in Chechnya
Chechnyan Leader Ramzan Kadyrov The U.S. State Department released a statement denouncing a reported new wave of anti-gay persecution in the southern Russian republic of Chechnya. Said Deputy … [Read more...] about State Department Condemns New Wave of Anti-Gay Persecution, Murders in Chechnya
Chechnya’s Anti-Gay Leader Attacks Human Rights Group as Revenge for Instagram Deactivation
Russia’s oldest human rights group Memorial has said that Chechnya’s leader Ramzan Kadyrov likely directed ongoing attacks against it after he lost his Instagram account dues to U.S. sanctions. In … [Read more...] about Chechnya’s Anti-Gay Leader Attacks Human Rights Group as Revenge for Instagram Deactivation
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 repression, the Treasury Department announced. The … [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, and execution of gay men in the country, says he's … [Read more...] about Ramzan Kadyrov, Chechen Leader Behind Torture, Killings of Gay Men, is ‘Ready to Step Down’
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 republic, and landed an interview with its dictatorial … [Read more...] about Chechnya Dictator Ramzan Kadyrov: Gays ‘are Not People. They are Devils. They are for Sale’ – WATCH
VICE Goes Inside a Gay Torture Detention Center in Chechnya: WATCH
VICE News Tonight traveled to Chechnya to visit one of the detention centers where gay men have said they were beaten and tortured, and spoke to Ayub Kataev, the prison warden and head of the ministry … [Read more...] about VICE Goes Inside a Gay Torture Detention Center in Chechnya: WATCH
Russian LGBT Network Has Evacuated 40 Gay Men from Chechnya
An anonymous spokesperson has revealed details of efforts by the Russian LGBT Network to evacuate gay men from Chechnya. In April, Russian journalists revealed details of six known prisons for gay … [Read more...] about Russian LGBT Network Has Evacuated 40 Gay Men from Chechnya
Chechnya: 17-Year-Old Pushed From Balcony by His Uncle For Being Gay
A refugee from Chechnya has said that a 17-year-old boy was pushed off a balcony by his uncle for being gay. Last week it was reported that parents in Chechnya are being told to kill their gay … [Read more...] about Chechnya: 17-Year-Old Pushed From Balcony by His Uncle For Being Gay
Chechnya Jailers Tell Families: ‘Kill Your Gay Children or We’ll Do It For You’ – VIDEO
The news out of Chechnya becomes more horrifying by the day as it has been revealed that parents are being told to kill their gay children before the state gets to them. Last month, Russian … [Read more...] about Chechnya Jailers Tell Families: ‘Kill Your Gay Children or We’ll Do It For You’ – VIDEO
