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tcp_1 on "Russia’s restricted voices"

tcp_1 — Thu, 31 May 2007 07:31:29 +0100

The strategy that this article highlights of harassing professionals fits into the world theory that sees professions as a bulwark against totalitarianism: it is as lawyers, accountants, journalists, artisans etc that we develop codes of conduct that are independent of the pure logic of interest or of might. Targeting professionals who really are standing up for those professional values is a cynical, but possibly efficient tactic by Putin.

ianniscarras on "Russia’s restricted voices"

ianniscarras — Fri, 11 May 2007 16:12:54 +0100

And what is to be done? I.C.

Russia's restricted voices, Floriana Fossato

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The intensified repression of Russia’s independent journalism is highlighted by cases involving two brave women, reports Floriana Fossato. Read the rest of this post...