[wanabidii] Press Releases: First Anniversary of the Murder of Boris Nemtsov

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: First Anniversary of the Murder of Boris Nemtsov 02/29/2016 03:08 PM EST First Anniversary of the Murder of Boris Nemtsov Press Statement John Kirby Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC February 29, 2016 On Saturday, February 27, U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Tefft joined Russians from all walks of life in honoring the memory of Boris Nemtsov and the values for which he stood. One year after he was killed in Moscow, his family and loved ones remain in our thoughts. We call on the Russian government to ensure that all those responsible for his killing are brought to justice. Boris Nemtsov worked for a more democratic and prosperous Russia throughout his life, including during service as Deputy Prime Minister. One year after his murder, we remain deeply troubled by the Russian government’s growing intolerance of all forms of dissent and independent expression. As we honor the memory of Boris Nemtsov’s life and work, we renew our call on the Government of Russia to uphold its obligations to the Russian people and the international community to promote and protect universal human rights, including the fundamental freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520