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Resolution on Russia: Arrest of Alexei Navalny and Protesters

Summary

The European Parliament condemns the arrest of Alexei Navalny and other peaceful protesters during anti-corruption demonstrations in Russia, calling for their immediate release and a unified EU human rights policy.
10 06.04.2017
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human rights
political party
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament strongly condemns the use of police force to disperse peaceful anti-corruption demonstrations in Russia.
  • There is an urgent demand for the immediate release of Alexei Navalny and all other peaceful protesters, journalists, and activists detained during recent rallies.
  • The motion expresses concern that new laws are being used to criminalize peaceful assembly and restrict freedom of speech.
  • The Parliament calls for the Russian judiciary to act independently and without political interference.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the arrest of protesters against corruption, incl. blogger Alexei Navalny JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the arrest of Alexei Navalny and other protestors MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the arrest of Alexei Navalny and other protestors MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the arrest of Alexei Navalny and other protestors MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the arrest of Alexei Navalny and other protestors MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the arrest of Alexei Navalny and other protestors MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the arrest of Alexei Navalny and other protestors Russia, the arrest of Alexei Navalny and other protestors
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