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Human Rights Crisis in Russia and Chechnya

Summary

The European Parliament calls for the immediate release of Oyub Titiev and condemns the crackdown on human rights defenders and LGBTI individuals in Chechnya.
10 08.02.2018
Other
government
human rights
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament demands the immediate release of Oyub Titiev, who was detained on questionable drug possession charges.
  • There is deep concern regarding a pattern of attacks, intimidations, and discreditations targeting independent journalists and human rights defenders in Chechnya.
  • The resolution highlights concerns over Russian legal amendments that restrict the freedoms of speech and assembly.
  • Urgent action is called for to investigate reports of arbitrary detention, torture, and persecution of LGBTI individuals in the Chechen Republic.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Centre Memorial MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Centre Memorial MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Centre Memorial MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Centre Memorial MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Centre Memorial MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Centre Memorial MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Centre Memorial Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Centre Memorial
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