MOSCOW: Three top Russian dailies on Monday (Jun 10) published the same front page in an unprecedented act of solidarity over the arrest of an investigative reporter on drugs charges."I am/we are Ivan Golunov," the Kommersant, Vedomosti and RBK newspapers declared in giant letters on their front pages.Golunov, a 36-year-old investigative reporter with Meduza, an independent Russian-language media outlet, was detained last week over allegations that he manufactured and dealt drugs.His arrest sparked outrage among Russian journalists and supporters who say the charges against him are a punishment for his reporting.Golunov faces between 10 and 20 years in prison if convicted.In identical statements published on their front pages, the three newspapers said Golunov's prosecution was an act of intimidation against Russian society and demanded an investigation into the policemen who had detained him."We demand that the law be observed by everyone and for everyone," they said.Golunov was … [Read more...] about Russian dailies publish same front page over reporter’s arrest
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Russian investigative reporter detained on drug charges
MOSCOW: A investigative reporter with Meduza, an independent Russian-language media outlet, has been detained in Moscow over alleged drug dealing in what the publication said Friday was punishment for his work. Ivan Golunov was detained in central Moscow on Thursday and a package containing drugs was found in his backpack, Meduza said. “Golunov said that the package did not belong to him,“ the publication said, citing the journalist’s lawyer Dmitry Dzhulai. “Another package and scales were found during the search of Golunov’s apartment.” The Russian-language news website Meduza is based in EU member Latvia to circumvent censorship but some of its journalists live in Russia. A police spokesman told AFP a 36-year-old man was detained in Moscow with five packages containing powder. The police spokesman did not identify the man but said he had been found to be in possession of 4g of mephedrone, a recent designer drug. A criminal probe into illegal … [Read more...] about Russian investigative reporter detained on drug charges
Defence Ministry lodges two MACC reports on land swap projects
KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry has lodged two reports with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on the land-swap scandal involving lands owned by the ministry. In a statement issued today, the ministry wants a more comprehensive probe on the matter followed by further action following the exposure of 16 land swap projects. He said a report by the special investigation committee on Procurement, Governance and Finance tabled by Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu in the Dewan Negara last Thursday (May 9) had a big impact on the ministry, especially on all parties involved in managing the land swap projects to be careful and not get involved in power abuse and bribery to the extent of causing project failures and losses to the government. “The Defence Ministry takes the investigative committee’s findings, censure and recommendations seriously,” the statement said. Meanwhile, the ministry will post the full investigation reports on all the 16 land swap projects … [Read more...] about Defence Ministry lodges two MACC reports on land swap projects
Shocking conditions at now shuttered Thunder Bay foster homes detailed in child advocate’s final report
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By Laurie Monsebraaten Social Justice Reporter Sandro Contenta Feature Writer Tues., April 30, 2019 Three Thunder Bay foster homes — closed by the province in 2017 after the death of a First Nations youth — had feces- and blood-stained floors, no working stove or food in the fridge, and were staffed by workers ill-equipped to handle the complex needs of youth in their care. The shocking conditions are included in an investigative report by the office of Ontario’s Advocate for Children and Youth, which closed Tuesday as part of the Ford government’s “restoring trust, transparency and accountability” law. The office’s investigative role moves to the provincial ombudsman’s office May 1. The advocate’s report examined three Thunder Bay homes operated by Johnson Children’s Services Inc., a company headquartered in Vaughan. The homes opened in March 2016 and were closed in May 2017, … [Read more...] about Shocking conditions at now shuttered Thunder Bay foster homes detailed in child advocate’s final report
Report on cracks in Keramat apartment by May 2: Azmin
KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation report on cracks at Block F of Taman Keramat Permai Apartment and the condition of the surrounding land is expected to be ready by May 2 and would be submitted to the Selangor state government. Gombak MP cum Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said investigation into the cause of the incident is still going on. “If the investigation finds the building is safe for occupation, the residents would be allowed to return to their respective units before Ramadan 1 but monitoring would be carried out from time to time,” he told reporters after visiting the affected block. Any action to restore the building structure will be made based on the report, he said. Also present were Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin and Selangor Housing, Urban Living Committee chairman Haniza Talha Mohamed Azmin said the cost of repairing the apartment would be managed by Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) . “If the … [Read more...] about Report on cracks in Keramat apartment by May 2: Azmin