Protesters who gather in Russia against the authoritarian regime of President Vladimir Putin blocked by Russian security forces on January 23, 2021. Photo: Anti-Corruption Foundation of Russian activist and opposition leader Alexei Navalny. (Representational Image)

Arbitrary Detentions of Anti-War Protesters in Russia

February 27, 2022March 2, 2022 RMN News Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin

President Vladimir Putin announced military operations against Ukraine in a public address to the nation. Police arbitrarily detained hundreds of

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet. Photo: UN Human Rights office

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Report Reveals Situation of Human Rights in Sri Lanka

February 26, 2022March 1, 2022 RMN News Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, Sri Lanka

The report highlights continuing trends toward militarization and ethno-religious nationalism that undermine democratic institutions. In a new report for the

Delia Ferreira Rubio, Chair, Transparency International

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Transparency Releases 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index

January 26, 2022January 31, 2022 RMN News Corruption, Democracy, Human Rights, Transparency

Complacency in fighting corruption exacerbates human rights abuses and undermines democracy, setting off a vicious spiral. The 2021 Corruption Perceptions