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“Memorial” temporarily suspending work in Chechnya

18.07.2009    source: www.svoboda.org
In announcing this decision forced by the murder of its human rights worker Natalya Estermirova, the Chair of the Memorial Board also expressed his willingness to confront Kadyrov in court over his statement that the Chechen President is to blame

The “Memorial” Human Rights Centre is suspending its work in Chechnya following the abduction and murder of one of its representatives, Natalya Estemirova.

Oleg Orlov, Chair of the “Memorial” Council told Radio Svoboda that the decision had been taken by the Council on Friday evening.

Orlov said that he was willing to meet in court with the President of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov who he has said is responsible for Natalya Estemirova’s murder (see the Memorial Statement on 15 July http://khpg.org.ua/en/index.php?id=1247712855 ) Kadyrov responded to the accusation by calleing it unethical and saying he planned to go to court over it.

Natalya Estemirova had worked for the Grozny branch of “Memorial” for almost 10 years, investigating murders, torture and disappearances of people in the Northern Caucuses. She was abducted and murdered on Wednesday 15 July. 

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