Thursday, May 11, 2006

[Russia] Ethnic hatred in Russia on the rise / Reuters Alertnet, 9 May 2005

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"Racial hatred and violence is growing in Russia, with Central Asian labour migrants being among the groups targeted, analysts say. 'Ethnic hatred, xenophobia and violence are on the rise in Russia - so is the activity of skinheads towards non-Russians, those who do not look Slavic. Most sociological surveys confirm that,' deputy head of the Moscow-based Sova think tank, said. Attacks on foreigners have been on the rise throughout the country, especially in Moscow and St Petersburg. "