An Antifascist from Rostov-na-Donu Faces Threats

In July, 2009, Konstantin Baranov, the leader of :Young Europe; international organization, became a victim of neo-nazi threats.

Beside telephone calls and e-mails to Baranov himself, the :Young Europe; page on :Vkontakte; social network (Russian version of Facebook) faced a spam attack.

This threats were caused by Baranov's activity against ultra-rightwing and neo-nazi concerts organized in Rostov-na-Donu. This city often becomes a scene for music events which gather neo-nazi skinheads from all over the country.

In June and July, 2009, :Young Europe; have come out against neo-nazi concerts, and also filed petitions to the law enforcement bodies to initiate an investigation.

However, there was no investigation, but the information about Baranov's petitions to the prosecutor's office and his personal data became accessible to the neo-nazis themselves who didn't hesitate to distribute it on the Internet.

Baranov has asked the General Prosecutor's Office to investigate the alleged disclosure of his personal data by the Rostov-na-Donu prosecutor's office and to take measures to provide his personal safety.