PACE Retains Chechen Dissident on Advisory Panel Despite Controversial Comments

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has decided to keep Chechen dissident Ruslan Kutayev on its advisory panel. This decision comes despite controversy surrounding his recent comments regarding LGBTQ+ people and 'honor killings' in Chechnya.

28 May, 08:29 — 28 May, 08:29

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual57d ago

PACE Keeps Chechen Dissident on Advisory Panel After LGBTQ+ and ‘Honor Killing’ Comments

Ruslan Kutayev stirred controversy last month when he said that he had “no desire to look into” the issue of women and LGBTQ+ people fleeing violence in Chechnya.

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PACE Retains Chechen Dissident on Advisory Panel Despite Controversial Comments

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PACE Keeps Chechen Dissident on Advisory Panel After LGBTQ+ and ‘Honor Killing’ Comments

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