Russia: Apparent Arson Attempt at Activists’ Office

Law enforcement should carry out a prompt and effective investigation into the attempted arson on March 24, 2012, at the office of The Group of Free People in Nizhny Novgorod.

(Moscow) – Law enforcement should carry out a prompt and effective investigation into the attempted arson on March 24, 2012, at the office of The Group of Free People in Nizhny Novgorod, Human Rights Watch said today. Russia should hold the perpetrators accountable and put an end to attacks on civil society activists, Human Rights Watch said.

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