EU-Russia human rights dialogue must be more public, include
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posted by zaina19 on September, 2007 as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 9/28/2007 7:46 PM 11:00 GMT, Sep 28, 2007 EU-Russia human rights dialogue must be more public, include NGOs -human rights activists MOSCOW. Sept 28 (Interfax) - Russian human rights activists have proposed changing the format of talks on human rights between Russia and the European Union. The next round of talks is scheduled to be held in Brussels in early October. "We suggest changing the format of these talks, to make them more public," head of the Russian human rights center, Memorial, Oleg Orlov told Interfax on Friday. "We are seeking an official status for non-governmental organizations at the talks, because it turns out that Russian and EU officials might discuss something there behind closed doors. Why wouldn't they invite expert, non-governmental organizations?" Orlov said. The EU expressed a willingness to expand the format to include more participants to the talks on human rights, he said. "The trouble is that the Russian delegation is reluctant to put ... >> full...
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Trepashkin transferred from his colony to Ekaterinburg's SIZO
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posted by zaina19 on as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 9/29/2007 9:33 AM CAUCASIAN KNOT / NEWS
28/9/2007 Trepashkin transferred from his colony to Ekaterinburg's SIZO
On September 27, Mikhail Trepashkin, ex-lieutenant colonel of the FSB, condemned for disclosure of state secrets, was delivered from Corrective Colony No. 13 of Nizhni Tagil, where he was serving his term, to SIZO-1 (pre-trial prison) of Ekaterinburg. His advocate Lyubov Kosik told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent about it.
The delivery of Trepashkin to Ekaterinburg was made with the aim of his participation in consideration by the Sverdlovsk Regional Court of the defence's cassation complaint against the decision on toughening the inmate's custody conditions. The court session on the case was appointed on October 10.
See earlier reports: "Mikhail Trepashkin complains to UN Secretary General of violation of his rights."
http://eng.kavkaz.memo.ru/newstext/engnews/id/1198281.html
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Open Letter by FIDH, HRW, IHF and AI regarding the “disappearance” of Vagap Tutakov
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posted by zaina19 on as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 9/29/2007 10:08 AM vendredi 21 septembre 2007 Dear Mr. Kuznetsov, We are writing to express our concern about the recent abduction of Vagap Dudaevich Tutakov, a former representative of the self-styled Ichkeria parliament to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). We urgently request the Office of the Procurator of the Chechen Republic to take immediate action to investigate his abduction. We are a group of international nongovernmental organizations that document human rights violations in the Europe and Central Asia region and worldwide. Our organizations have followed cases of enforced disappearances in Chechnya and have well-founded reason to believe that Tutakov’s life and well-being are in great danger. According to reports, Vagap Tutakov disappeared on September 12, 2007 in the Urus-Martan district of Chechnya. Vagap Tutakov’s brother told a local non-governmental organization that he and his uncle were driving to meet Tutakov and were intercepted by ... >> full...
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Criminal prosecution of Khasan Didigov in the case of blowing up the "Neva-Express" train stopped
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posted by zaina19 on as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 9/30/2007 10:49 AM CAUCASIAN KNOT / NEWS
29/9/2007 Criminal prosecution of Khasan Didigov in the case of blowing up the "Neva-Express" train stopped
The criminal prosecution of Khasan Didigov accused of involvement in blowing up the "Neva-Express" train has been stopped. Murad Yunusov, Didigov's defender, informed about in on September 28. So far, there is no confirmation of the fact from the law enforcement bodies.
According to the advocate, the investigation was to present charges to Didigov within 13 days after he was released under the recognizance not to leave, but failed to do so. Meanwhile, Mr Didigov is still kept at the investigatory isolation facility: he was released on the train explosion case, but immediately arrested on another one.
See earlier reports: "Homes of Chechen natives searched in relation to blowing up the "Neva-Express" train."
http://eng.kavkaz.memo.ru/newstext/engnews/id/1198357.html
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CPJ to Honor Four International Journalists
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posted by zaina19 on as Human Rights
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 9/27/2007 10:32 PM CAUCASIAN KNOT / NEWS 24/9/2007 CPJ to Honor Four International Journalists New York, September 24, 2007 - The Committee to Protect Journalists will honor four courageous journalists from Russia, Pakistan, China, and Mexico with 2007 International Press Freedom Awards in November. Each has put their life or liberty on the line to report on stories of global significance. Dmitry Muratov of Russia, Mazhar Abbas of Pakistan, Adela Navarro Bello of Mexico, and Gao Qinrong of China have reported on the news, despite death threats, harassment, and imprisonment. Tom Brokaw, longtime anchor of NBC News, award-winning reporter, and best-selling author, will receive CPJ's Burton Benjamin Memorial Award for lifetime achievement. Brokaw has been a member of CPJ's board of directors since 1993. "This is an exceptional group of courageous journalists from some of the most dangerous countries for reporters on earth," CPJ Board Chairman Paul Steiger said in announcing ... >> full...
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