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| Title | Russian activists demand government investigate journalist's beating |
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Country | Russian Federation |
| Publication Date | 18 November 2009 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Russian activists demand government investigate journalist's beating, 18 November 2009, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4b0675a22f.html [accessed 16 February 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Russian activists demand government investigate journalist's beating
November 18, 2009
Mikhail Beketov in an undated photo
Protesters in Moscow are demanding the direct involvement of the government into the investigation of the severe beating of journalist Mikhail Beketov, RFE/RL's Russian Service reports.
Dozens of supporters from the opposition Yabloko party, the Protect Khimki Forest movement, and some human rights activists took part in the action on November 16.
One year ago, unknown assailants severely beat Beketov in the town of Khimki, near Moscow, leaving him in a coma for several months. He is permanently handicapped because of the attack.
Supporters at the rally collected signatures for a petition demanding the government take over the investigation of Beketov's case.
The protesters said the investigation is being conducted too slowly.
The attack on Beketov took place after he wrote a number of articles challenging the Khimki authorities not to cut down a large swathe of a forest to build a new highway.
Link to original story on RFE/RL website
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