NEW YORK, Aug. 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Hugh Williamson, director of the Europe and Central Asia Division:

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Pro-Peace Politician Jailed in Russia

Lev Shlosberg Sentenced to 11 Years for Criticizing Russia's War in Ukraine

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A court in northwestern Russia, on August 17, sentenced opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in prison for repeated . . .

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