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<p>We are aware of conflicting reports as to whether the state-sponsored purge of
the LGBT community in Chechnya has continued. We remain in close touch with the Russian
LGBT Network and, together with our international partners, are monitoring any new
reports of the detention and torture of LGBT people in Chechnya. We condemn all such
crimes, and continue to urge the Russian authorities to fulfil their commitment to
carry out a full and thorough investigation to ensure that the perpetrators of previous
persecution are brought to justice.</p>
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