Russian historical and civil rights society
The Insider Oct 20
One in four FSB arrest videos is staged and confessions are recorded in multiple takes after torture, Memorial finds
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The Insider Oct 08
FSB-linked charges appear in 67% of Russia’s political cases in 2026, Memorial report finds
theins.press/en/news/298057
Mediazona Sep 30
Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on @TheAtlantic article about the idea of trading Russian political prisoners for U.S. sanctions relief ... Show more
The Kremlin says it can’t discuss sanctions relief for freeing ‘political prisoners’ because Russia has none. The human rights group Memorial lists 1,368.
meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/30/the-kremlin-says-it-can-t-discuss-sanctions-relief-for-freeing-political-prisoners-because-russia-has-none-the-human-rights-group-memorial-lists-1-368
novayagazeta.eu Oct 01
The Kamchatka Regional Court convicted Valery Dobrovolsky, a native of Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region, on 22 September. The human rights group Memorial has ... Show more
Russian human rights activist: He is not even safe in prison: Historian Yuri Dmitriev has been imprisoned in Russia for years. Now, his health is said to have ...
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The Insider Sep 24
Man from Tyumen jailed for 8 years for leaving $3.50 worth of Stars under banned Telegram posts
theins.press/en/news/297493
Russian-Canadian scientist convicted of "treason": He allegedly spied for the EU and organized liberation movements: Scientist Nikolai Zyuzev is sentenced in ...
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Duma elections: Memorial co-founder sees Russia facing a wave of arrests – a way to recruit new soldiers?
tz.de/politik/nach-duma-wahl-startet-russland-eine-verhaftungswelle-zr-94498082.html
Russian parliamentary election: Memorial founder expects wave of arrests after election in Russia
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-09/memorial-russland-parlamentswahlen-verhaftungen-ukraine-krieg
OpinionNew memorial for Nazi victims presented in Bern: On Tuesday, 81 years and 4 months after the end of the Second World War, the Swiss Federal Government presented ...
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In Paash’s village, a fight over the space that keeps his memory alive: Tension erupted after the village panchayat allegedly tried to stop members of the ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/in-paashs-village-a-fight-over-the-space-that-keeps-his-memory-alive-10869267/
novayagazeta.eu Jun 22
Using Memorial’s database of political prisoners in Russia, the report found that average sentence lengths for political prisoners increased from 6 years and 7 ... Show more
novayagazeta.eu Jun 22
The average length of sentences for those convicted of political crimes in Russia has nearly doubled since the start of the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 ... Show more
novayagazeta.eu Jun 22
Average sentence for political crimes in Russia almost twice as long as in 2022: Average sentence for political crimes in Russia almost twice as long as in 2022
novayagazeta.eu/en/articles/2026/06/17/average-sentence-for-political-crimes-in-russia-almost-twice-as-long-as-in-2022-en-news
Russia dismantles Gulag memorial after demands from soldiers returning from Ukraine
meduza.io/en/news/2026/06/17/russia-dismantles-gulag-victims-memorial-at-the-demand-of-veterans-of-russia-s-war-againstukraine
novayagazeta.eu Jun 04
Russia adds human rights group OVD-Info to list of ‘terrorists and extremists’
novayagazeta.eu/en/articles/2026/06/04/russia-adds-human-rights-group-ovd-info-to-list-of-terrorists-and-extremists-en-news
novayagazeta.eu Jun 04
Russian financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring added the organisation to its official list of “terrorists and extremists” along with 35 other organisations ... Show more
KHPG, Memorial & OVD.info added to ‘List of terrorists & extremists’ for reporting on repression in Russia and occupied Ukraine
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novayagazeta.eu Jun 01
The most common charges stemmed from arson attacks on railway relay cabinets. The count also includes attacks on mobile phone towers, transformers ... Show more
International Junior Weightlifting Tournament with 96 athletes in Lochen: LOCHEN. The 23rd International Juniors Battle will be held on May 30th and 31st in the ...
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The co-founder of Memorial, the human rights NGO banned by the Kremlin as "extremist," explains why there is so much discontent in Russia right now: Nobel laureate Shcherbakova: | "Putin has turned Russians into money-grubbing cynics"
novayagazeta.eu May 06
Alexander Okunev reportedly carried out the act of self-immolation at around 5:00 on 24 February 2025, the third anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion ... Show more
Memorial designated an extremist group in Russia: The human rights group Memorial is now classified as an extremist organization in Russia ...
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Irina Shcherbakova: Russia's History Is Being Completely Reinterpreted: Russia is rewriting its history and criminalizing the memory of Soviet crimes ...
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‼️ The Russian Justice Ministry has placed the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Memorial Human Rights Centre on its list of “extremist” organisations ... Show more
signalnews.info Apr 08
Campaign underway to give Carl Stokes more impressive gravesite at Lake View Cemetery
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Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China
reuters.com/world/china/taiwan-opposition-leader-pledges-reconciliation-memorial-founding-father-china-2026-04-08/
Key FactsTaiwan Opposition Leader Advocates Peaceful Cross-Strait Dialogue
Apr 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Cheng Li-wun visited Sun Yat-sen’s mausoleum in China, praising post-revolution achievements during her trip amid heightened tensions.
- She called for equality and unity as core values to promote reconciliation and regional stability across the Taiwan Strait.
- Cheng acknowledged Taiwan’s historical martial law period while highlighting its current democratic development.
- She supports balanced defense spending combined with continued dialogue to maintain peace between Taiwan and China.
"Peace has never come from the charity of dictators; it must be safeguarded by Taiwan's own strength," he said in a statement.— Wu Cheng, spokesperson for Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party, said in a statement, commenting on cross-strait stability and defence spending in Parliament.
OpinionIt was a failure of humanity, say envoys at Rwanda genocide memorial: The United Nations on Tuesday led the international community in commemorating the 32nd ...
standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001544853/it-was-a-failure-of-humanity-say-envoys-at-rwanda-genocide-memorial
Rainier Beach petition exposes a truth about Seattle gun violence: A Rainier Beach petition is asking for a recent shooting site to be turned into a permanent ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/rainier-beach-petition-exposes-a-truth-about-seattle-gun-violence/
Ancient Society of York Florists to hold Spring Show: The Ancient Society of York Florists will be holding its Spring Show at Wigginton Recreation Hall in The ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/26002551.ancient-society-york-florists-hold-spring-show/
Broadmead Care Society acquires long-term care facility in Nanaimo: Eden Gardens is its first acquisition outside the capital region, although the society has ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/broadmead-care-society-acquires-long-term-care-facility-in-nanaimo-12093589
The Black Women Changing the DAR: More and more women of color are joining the 136-year-old organization.
theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/04/black-daughters-american-revolution/686688/
Tampa City Council approves Zion Cemetery land swap: The decision comes after years of negotiations to restore the burial site, believed to be the city’s first ...
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Masterful and dramatic Passion at Pangbourne: Pangbourne Choral Society: Bach St John Passion, at the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel, Pangbourne College ...
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Memorial City Mall train exhibit to close. Houston group seeks help.: Houston Tinplate Operators Society must leave Memorial City Mall by March 31 and is raising ...
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for some students Mar 20
Wanted: Buyer for synthetic ice sheet skated on by hockey legends: A synthetic ice sheet used for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada and last year’s celebration of ...
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Shigeaki Mori, Hiroshima Hibakusha Hugged by Obama, Dies at 88
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/obituaries/20260317-317135/
Key FactsShigeaki Mori: Hiroshima Survivor and POW Researcher
Mar 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Shigeaki Mori survived the atomic bombing in Hiroshima at age eight, just 1.5 miles from the explosion.
- He spent over 40 years researching and revealed that 12 American prisoners of war died in the blast.
- Mori contacted the families of the deceased and received the Kikuchi Kan Prize for his historical work.
- During Obama's 2016 visit to Hiroshima, Mori was embraced in recognition of his peace advocacy.
The research I spent more than 40 years was not about people from the enemy country. It was about human beings.— Shigeaki Mori, describing the purpose of his decades-long research into the deaths of American POWs killed by the atomic bomb
Mayfield and Five Ashes Village News: A267 ROAD CLOSURE
sussexexpress.co.uk/community/mayfield-and-five-ashes-village-news-6019304
An intimate, final memorial for Rev. Jesse Jackson fills civil rights leader's Chicago headquarters
apnews.com/article/jackson-private-memorial-rainbow-push-chicago-73d5672e29f56cd15160e1d8514dab4d
Key FactsHonoring a Legacy of Hope and Change
Mar 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- Barack Obama highlighted Jesse Jackson’s courage and called for perseverance by choosing the harder path to progress.
- Obama addressed the current challenges facing American democracy and leadership without naming specific individuals.
- Joe Biden reflected on his upbringing amid segregation and emphasized the limitless power of collective effort.
- Speakers including Bill Clinton and Kamala Harris acknowledged Jackson’s lasting impact on political and social movements.
Each day we wake up to some new assault on our democratic institutions, another setback to the idea of the rule of law, an offense to common decency. Every day, you wake up to new things you just didn't think were possible. Each day we're told by those in high office to fear each other and to turn on each other, and that some Americans count more than others, and that some don't even count it all.— Barack Obama at the funeral service for Reverend Jesse Jackson
novayagazeta.eu Feb 27
The ambassadors and representatives of the US, the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, France, Czechia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland ... Show more
Orange County demolishes unfinished Vietnam War memorial mired in corruption scandal
ocregister.com/2026/03/05/county-demolishes-unfinished-vietnam-war-memorial-mired-in-corruption-scandal/
Cross-country services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson start in Chicago: Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. begin in Chicago and stretch across the ...
apnews.com/article/jesse-jackson-memorial-services-chicago-649518382cd9f37a49fe393a6c9ec09b
Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/memorial-services-jesse-jackson-begin-chicago-headquarters-civil-right-rcna260766
Liberia: Saybay, Tokpah Reportedly Face Uncertain Future at Bong County University Amid Proposed Merger with Sumo Moye Memorial School
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“I believe that politicising education, research, and the practice of arts and literature is never a mark of a civilised society ... Show more
PM Tarique Rahman calls for depoliticising education, research and arts
PM Tarique Rahman calls for depoliticising education, research and arts
Yorkshire Live Feb 24
Memorial to 'forgotten' Huddersfield disaster's eight tragic victims: Stone memorial unveiled in village hit by wartime tragedy
examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/memorial-forgotten-huddersfield-disasters-eight-33475629
novayagazeta.eu Feb 18
The Russian Justice Ministry has placed the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Memorial Human Rights Centre on its list of “undesirable” organisations ... Show more
Art exhibition and sale in Eastbourne: The Society of Eastbourne Artists are pleased to present their Spring Art Exhibition and Sale on May 23rd 24th and 25th
sussexexpress.co.uk/arts-and-culture/art-exhibition-and-sale-in-eastbourne-5605724
novayagazeta.eu Feb 16
A man in St. Petersburg was detained and later released without a charge on Monday, the second anniversary of Alexey Navalny’s murder ... Show more
novayagazeta.eu Feb 18
Russia declares Nobel-winning human rights group Memorial ‘undesirable’ organisation
novayagazeta.eu/articles/2026/02/18/russia-declares-nobel-winning-human-rights-group-memorial-undesirable-organisation-en-news
novayagazeta.eu Feb 18
Originally founded to document historic repression and human rights abuses during the Soviet Union’s perestroika era in 1987 ... Show more
Justice Ministry Designates Memorial Rights Group’s Swiss and German Successors ‘Undesirable’
themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/18/justice-ministry-designates-memorial-rights-groups-swiss-and-german-successors-undesirable-a91984
Nobel Peace Prize laureate in Ulm: Irina Shcherbakova: “Europe is in danger”: The co-founder of the Russian human rights organization Memorial warned in the town ...
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Naidu Greets NTR Memorial Trust on Completion of 29 Years: Naidu emphasised that the Trust continued to champion the core belief of Telugu Desam Party founder NT ...
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‘We don’t introduce ourselves as Chinese, Malay or Indian, but as Singaporean’: Explore how multiculturalism shaped Singaporean identity through personal stories ...
straitstimes.com/life/multicultural-values-chinese-malay-indian-others-singaporean-founders-memorial
Sanwo-Olu, others honour Jakande at fifth memorial: Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu honours Alhaji Lateef Jakande at his fifth memorial, celebrating his enduring legacy in ...
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Holocaust Memorial Day reflections from Stroud deputy mayor: COLUMN by Stroud deputy mayor, Louisa Stinton
stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/25831531.holocaust-memorial-day-reflections-stroud-deputy-mayor/
Bellville South moves to honour teen killed by apartheid police with park renaming
timeslive.co.za/news/2026-02-03-bellville-south-moves-to-honour-teen-killed-by-apartheid-police-with-park-renaming/
“For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.” James A ... Show more
Sculptor Brittany Ryan Selected for Orange County Armenian Genocide Memorial at Irvine Great Park
asbarez.com/sculptor-brittany-ryan-selected-for-orange-county-armenian-genocidememorial-at-irvine-great-park/
Schools are ignoring Holocaust Memorial Day when it is needed more than ever: Increasingly, teachers are opting out of marking Holocaust Memorial Day ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/schools-holocaust-memorial-day-b2907941.html
Video: DHS Officer Kicks Over Renee Good Memorial: When a protester asked what the memorial was for, the DHS officer replied, "I don't give a f***."
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“For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.” James A ... Show more
novayagazeta.eu Jan 26
The list includes high-profile opposition figures including Memorial chairperson Oleg Orlov, Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova ... Show more
Taoiseach 'shocked' that 9% of young people believe Holocaust is myth: Micheál Martin raised concerns about the level of Holocaust denialism in Ireland ...
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41782127.html
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Schools are taking the easy option and ignoring Holocaust Memorial Day. The alternative is worse
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Holocaust Memorial Day is a chance for all of us to reflect: Next Tuesday, January 27th, is Holocaust Memorial Day, observed each year on the anniversary of the ...
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/25779720.holocaust-memorial-day-chance-us-reflect/
Why Sydney is preserving thousands of flowers after deadly Bondi attack: As Australia mourns the Bondi shooting victims, volunteers have been preserving tributes ...
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Whitby Fishermen’s Society defeat Redcar U23 5-0 in Lou Moore Trophy: Whitby Fishermen’s Society roared to a 5-0 home win against Redcar Town U23 in the NRFL Lou ...
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Foundation unveils plans for Gen Murtala’s 50th memorial: The Murtala Muhammed Foundation announces events for the 50th Murtala Muhammed memorial ...
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novayagazeta.eu Jan 15
Memorial said that it had been made aware of Tyurin’s death when a letter written to him by an activist it named only as Anastasia was returned to her without ... Show more
Trump’s cultural coup is doomed to fail: Artists are protesting Trump's Kennedy Center takeover — and creating art in defiance of his repression
salon.com/2026/01/01/trumps-cultural-coup-is-doomed-to-fail/
Key FactsTrump's Kennedy Center Takeover Sparks Turmoil
Jan 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
- Following Trump's inauguration, the Kennedy Center underwent a thorough board overhaul and Trump installed himself as chairman.
- Numerous artists, including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Renée Fleming, resigned or canceled performances amid political backlash.
- Despite legal challenges, the institution was renamed to include Trump’s name in December 2026, intensifying disputes.
- Attendance dropped significantly with only about 57% of tickets sold in fall 2026 compared to 93% the previous year.
How London-based textile artist Ekta Kaul stitches identity, memory and belonging into cloth
indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/london-based-textile-artist-ekta-kaul-stitch-identity-memory-cloth-10479170/
Bhopal gas tragedy: MP govt plans memorial at cleaned up Union Carbide site: The Madhya Pradesh government plans to build a memorial for Bhopal gas tragedy ...
deccanherald.com/india/madhya-pradesh/bhopal-gas-tragedy-mp-govt-plans-memorial-at-cleaned-up-union-carbide-site-3865603
