On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
I share your concern about the violence against the LGBTI community in Chechnya that was brought to light by brave journalists at Novaya Gazeta and researchers at Human Rights Watch.
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congress.govJeff Merkley: “I share your concern about the violence against the LGBTI community in Chechnya that was brought to light by brave…”
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Merkley addresses violence against LGBTI individuals in Chechnya and acknowledges journalists' efforts.
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