The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, holding a video conference on May 6, 2020 with his colleagues to revive the Russian economy damaged by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Photo: Kremlin

Coronavirus Ignored. New Russian Constitution to Allow Putin to Rule Forever

June 2, 2020June 4, 2020 RMN News Coronavirus, Russia, Vladimir Putin

In order to expedite the changes in the Constitution, strangely Russia has also declared that the coronavirus is not a

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré (file photo)

UN Report Blames India for Human Rights Violations

September 20, 2019September 24, 2019 RMN News Human Rights Violations, India, UN

The UN Human Rights Office said Thursday (September 19) that it is receiving more information on intimidation and reprisals against

Elections Europe Politics World

Protests Against Putin in Russia. Friend Trump Is Silent

January 28, 2018January 30, 2018 RMN News Alexei Navalny, Donald Trump, Kremlin, Russia, Vladimir Putin

Although it is believed that Putin helped Donald Trump win U.S. presidential election and both have friendly relations with each

Deadly but Preventable Attacks: Killings and Enforced Disappearances of Those who Defend Human Rights. Photo: Amnesty

Asia Pacific World

Attacks on Human Rights Defenders Increasing in India: Amnesty

December 7, 2017December 8, 2017 RMN News Amnesty, Human Rights, India

People who promote and defend human rights continue to face an onslaught of harassment, intimidation, unjust prosecution and unlawful detention.

Amnesty India Demands the Repeal of Sedition Law

Europe

Prisoner in Russia Faces Torture and Rape Threats

November 2, 2016November 3, 2016 RMN News Amnesty, Human Rights, Prisoner, Rape, Russia, Threats, Torture

Russian authorities must release Ildar Dadin, a peaceful street protester convicted for participation in “unauthorized” assemblies, and investigate his allegations

Collection of ballots at the 36th plenary meeting of the seventy-first session of the General Assembly, to elect 14 new members to the Human Rights Council. UN Photo / JC McIlwaine

Political Issues Politics World

General Assembly Elects 14 Members for UN Human Rights Council

October 29, 2016October 31, 2016 RMN News Human Rights, UN, United Nations

The General Assembly on Friday elected, by secret ballot, 14 States to serve on the Human Rights Council, the United