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Ukrainian Prisoners and the Situation in Crimea

Summary

A joint resolution by the European Parliament condemning Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea and calling for the immediate release of all illegally detained Ukrainian citizens.
10 16.03.2017
Other
human rights
international relations
international agreement

Key points

  • The European Parliament strongly condemns the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia, stating it violates international law and existing treaties.
  • There is an urgent demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all Ukrainian citizens being held in Russia or occupied territories for political reasons.
  • The practice of transferring detainees to distant regions of Russia is criticized as a violation of legal codes regarding where sentences should be served.
  • The resolution highlights severe human rights abuses, including reports of torture, enforced disappearances, and inhumane prison conditions.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Ukrainian prisoners in Russia and the situation in Crimea MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia and the situation in Crimea MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia and situation in Crimea MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia and situation in Crimea MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Ukrainian prisoners in Russia and situation in Crimea MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Ukrainian prisoners in Russia and situation in Crimea Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia and situation in Crimea
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