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mozgovayaЗаявление пресс-секретаря Госдепартамента по поводу избиения Олега Кашина
In Russia, the United States condemns the attack on Kommersant
journalist Oleg Kashin, and calls on Russian authorities to bring the
perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice. Freedom of the press
is a fundamental right in the United States and other countries, and
we are committed to uphold the international and regional commitments.
As the 2009 Humanitarian Rights Report noted, eight journalists, many
of whom reported -- you know, critically on the government, were
killed over the last year in Russia. With one exception, the
government has failed to identify, arrest or prosecute any suspects.
A free and independent press is central to a vibrant and well-
functioning democracy. Journalists around the world must feel free to
do their jobs without fear of intimidation or physical violence.
In Russia, the United States condemns the attack on Kommersant
journalist Oleg Kashin, and calls on Russian authorities to bring the
perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice. Freedom of the press
is a fundamental right in the United States and other countries, and
we are committed to uphold the international and regional commitments.
As the 2009 Humanitarian Rights Report noted, eight journalists, many
of whom reported -- you know, critically on the government, were
killed over the last year in Russia. With one exception, the
government has failed to identify, arrest or prosecute any suspects.
A free and independent press is central to a vibrant and well-
functioning democracy. Journalists around the world must feel free to
do their jobs without fear of intimidation or physical violence.
