Russia's Human Rights Withdrawal

Russia's PM approves exit from torture prevention agreement. Convention adopted in 1987, ratified by Russia in 1998. Exit follows 2022 Ukraine invasion and Council of Europe withdrawal. Agreement allowed detention facility inspections. Rights groups warn prisoners lose international protections. Marks end of Europe's human rights monitoring in Russia. Coincides with journalism suppression and dissent crackdowns
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