Russia: Man accused of organizing LGBTQ+ tours dies in jail – DW – 12/29/2024
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Andrei Kotov, the director of the travel agency Men Travel, died while in pre-trial detention in Moscow. Russia officially views the "LGBT movement" as an illegal extremist group.

Summary

Andrei Kotov, a Russian travel agency director accused of organizing LGBTQ+ tours, died in pre-trial detention in Moscow.

Authorities claim his death was a suicide, but rights groups highlight previous reports of beatings and abuse during his arrest.

Kotov was charged with “extremist activities” after Russia banned the LGBTQ+ movement as extremist in 2023, intensifying its crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights.

He denied organizing specific LGBTQ+ events, calling them ordinary tours.

His death has raised concerns about the treatment of detainees and the broader suppression of dissent in Russia.

  • SkilurosEnglish
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    6 days ago

    Where did I say I don’t recognize the brutality and the dysfunction of the US police?

    So what do I not understand about ACAB?

    I am not talking about US internal polemics. I am saying that a concept such as “ACAB” is not fundamentally not viable. You need a police force. One that takes the side of the people when things get tough.