July 18, 2017
Witness: Russia’s New Normal
An Increase in Prosecutions for Social Media Posts is Silencing Russia’s Citizens
![Ekaterina Vologzheninova](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2017/201707eca_ekaterina_russia.png?itok=LJ6xjK97)
An Increase in Prosecutions for Social Media Posts is Silencing Russia’s Citizens
Government’s ‘Repeal Bill’ Fails to Guarantee Rights Contained in EU Law
Key Provisions that Severely Restrict Speech Remain
Repressive Laws and Policies Restrict Online Speech, Stifle Critical Voices
Six Activists Held During Investigation, Four Released Pending Trial
Massive Turnout for Unofficial Plebiscite on Constitution
Hong Kong Threatens to Deport Families Who Aided US Whistle-Blower
Verdict Awaits Sahrawis Charged in Fatal 2010 Clashes
An Account of Steps Forward on Difficult Terrain