Organisation of American States suspends Russia

Organisation of American States suspends Russia

The Organisation of American States, has suspended Russia's participation as a permanent observer state in the institution until it ends its 'hostilities', Qazet.az reports.

The multilateral body brings together the 35 independent nations in the Americas on issues of democracy, human rights and security.

Russia's removal from the group comes as its invading forces step up their operations in eastern Ukraine, and amid allegations of war crimes in other parts of the country.