Mr Maksharip Aushev

Russian Federation: Assassination of human rights defender Mr Maksharip Aushevposted on: 2009/11/06

Front Line is saddened by the death of Mr Maksharip Aushev in the Russian province of Ingushetia, who was shot and killed on 25 October 2009. Maksharip Aushev was driving on a major highway in the neighbouring province of Kabardino-Balkaria when a passing vehicle reportedly sprayed his car with more than 60 bullets, killing him and seriously wounding a passenger.