People in Need allowed to return to Russian Federation after two-year ban

The Czech non-governmental organisation People in Need has received permission to operate in the Russian Federation after a two-year ban. In 2005 the Russian authorities accused the NGO, whose work in the region focused on Chechnya and Ingusetia, of providing financial support for terrorist groups. People in Need's director Simon Panek said it would now carry out projects aimed at rebuilding and development.

Author: Ian Willoughby