Resolution on the cases of Eston Kohver, Oleg Sentsov, and Olexandr Kolchenko

Summary

The European Parliament calls for the immediate release of Eston Kohver, Oleg Sentsov, and Olexandr Kolchenko, condemning their trials as violations of international law and human rights.
10 10.09.2015
Other
human rights
administrative law
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament strongly condemns the trial and the 15-year prison sentence handed down to Estonian police officer Eston Kohver.
  • There is an urgent demand for the Russian Federation to immediately release Eston Kohver and ensure his safe return to Estonia.
  • The Parliament condemns the illegal sentencing of Ukrainian citizens Oleg Sentsov and Olexandr Kolchenko.
  • An immediate and impartial investigation is demanded into allegations of torture used to obtain testimony from the defendants.
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