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Russian Federation: Moscow Gay Pride banned for the sixth timeposted on: 2011/05/26

Authorities in Moscow have banned a demonstration in support of tolerance and respect for rights and freedoms of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) community. The parade called "Moscow Gay Parade: Homosexuality in the History of World Culture and Civilization" was expected to be held in a city park near the Kremlin on 28 May 2011. The LGBT activists are planning to hold the demonstration despite the ban.

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Russian Federation – Assassination of anti-fascist human rights defender Mr Ivan Khoutorskoïposted on: 2009/11/20

Front Line was deeply saddened to learn of the assassination of anti-fascist human rights defender Mr Ivan Khoutorskoï in Moscow on 16 November 2009. Ivan Khoutorskoï was shot dead at the bottom of his apartment building, apparently by two shots to the head.