Murder of a political dissident artist for anti-government expression represents authoritarian suppression of dissent and creative freedom through extrajudicial violence.
Skrepezki was known for his scathing caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin. His suspected killer has been apprehended.
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Detention of activist for protected political speech demonstrates state repression of dissent and selective enforcement of immigration law… [more]
Legislation extending presidential terms from five to seven years represents a classic authoritarian consolidation of power that… [more]