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Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Russia's Supreme Court Bars Pro-Peace Party from Elections
August 13, 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Hugh Williamson, director in the Europe and Central Asia Division:

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Russia's Supreme Court Bars Pro-Peace Party from Elections

Blatant Violation of Rights to Political Participation and Freedom of Expression

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The Supreme Court of Russia canceled on August 10 the registration of a key opposition party, Yabloko (Apple), for . . .

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