Resolution on the case of Nadiya Savchenko

Summary

The European Parliament demands the immediate release of Ukrainian pilot and MP Nadiya Savchenko, condemning her illegal detention by Russia and calling for respect for her parliamentary immunity.
10 30.04.2015
Other
government
human rights
diplomatic relations
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Nadiya Savchenko.
  • The motion condemns the illegal kidnapping of Savchenko by pro-Russian militants and her subsequent transfer to Russia.
  • The detention is viewed as a violation of the Geneva Convention, as Savchenko should be treated as a prisoner of war.
  • The Russian authorities are urged to respect her parliamentary immunity as a member of both the Ukrainian Parliament and PACE.
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