11/26/2012 07:00:49 PM EST
UN criticizes Russia over torture allegations
UNITED
NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Committee Against Torture strongly criticized Russia in
a report for failing to investigate widespread allegations of torture and
stepping up intimidation and reprisals against human rights advocates and
journalists. The panel of 10 independent experts expressed concern at the
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