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The Tribunal for Putin (T4P) global initiative was set up in response to the all-out war launched by Russia against Ukraine in February 2022.
• Topics / On refugees
Lawyer demands access to Chechen threatened with extradition to Russia
03.08.2007
Lawyer Oleh Levytsky is calling on the Prosecutor General to allow him to see Lemma Susarov and to carry out an investigation into the extraordinary actions of prosecutors office staff in refusing a detained man access to a lawyer
Crimean prosecutors office launches offensive against illegal migrants
15.05.2007
One plan is to create a special database of illegal migrants. Human rights defenders fear that this could become a source of human rights abuses
Russian journalist Alexander Kosvintsev receives refugee status in Ukraine (updated and hopefully definite!)
01.03.2007
A positive response to Alexander Kosvintsevs application for political asylum has arrived from the Lviv department of the State Committee on National Minorities and Immigration
Russian journalist Alexander Kosvintsev has been told that he is to receive refugee status.
22.02.2007
Kosvintsev, regional correspondent for the newspaper “Novaya gazeta”* in the Kemerovsk region (Russian Federation) asked for political asylum in Ukraine on 6 February
Ukrainian and Uzbekistan Authorities – crimes unpunished
16.02.2007
Those responsible for the shameful deportation of eleven Uzbek asylum seekers from Ukraine remain unpunished, while in Uzbekistan the repression continues
Russian journalist could receive “ordinary refugee status” in Ukraine
09.02.2007
Russian journalist Alexander Kosvintsev, who has asked for political asylum in Ukraine, may receive ordinary refugee status, although admittedly with the wording “for political convictions”. This is since Ukrainian legislation does not have the status “political refugee”.
Russian journalist in Lviv has asked for political asylum
06.02.2007
Regional correspondent for the newspaper “Novaya gazeta”* in the Kemerovsk region, Alexander Kosvintsev, fled his home after accusations from the law enforcement agencies which he says were prompted by his journalist work
Another deportation of an asylum seeker: Statement from Amnesty International in Ukraine
06.11.2006
As was the case with the Uzbek refugees in February, human rights organizations were alerted when the deportation had already taken place. Strategies are clearly needed to ensure effective channels of communication so that such infringements are prevented.
Protest in Kyiv to mark Uzbekistans Independence Day
02.09.2006
The Uzbek community, supported by AI in Ukraine, registered their protest against Karimovs regime and mentioned that it was extremely difficult for Uzbeks in Ukraine to legalize their position
Russia has suspended the extradition of 13 Uzbek nationals
15.08.2006
The Ivanovo Uzbeks threatened with deportation have been given a temporary reprieve since the European Court of Human Rights is considering their case
On Constitution Day the people blocked the road – to stop the police getting away
09.08.2006
Criminal proceedings have been brought against four police officers over bodily injuries inflicted on two motorcyclists the four claim infringed the road code (!)
Russia plans to extradite to Uzbekistan 13 people suspected of involvement in the events at Andijon
04.08.2006
The Prosecutor General has formally announced the decision to extradite the men who have all received mandate refugee status from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Over the last year Ukrainians have become three times as likely to complain to human rights groups about the actions of law enforcement officers
26.07.2006
This new interactive textbook "Human Rights and the Police", to be piloted in September, should provide practical guidance and training for future police officers on how to treat people they detain
“Candid Camera” for the police
26.07.2006
Closed circuit cameras have been installed in one Kharkiv police station and could become a restraining factor in other police stations as well
Ukrainian police officer sentenced for shooting a young activist in the back
20.07.2006
A Kyiv court convicted Viktor Sych of "professional negligence" and handed down a four-year suspended sentence
Founding Meeting of the SBU Public Council
12.07.2006
Extended meeting held in the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine
02.07.2006
While certain violations involving torture and ill-treatment are noticeably absent from this official press release, some violations of civil rights are fully acknowledged
The Kherson police torture people according to instructions from 1936
10.05.2006
Ukraines Ministry of Justice considers the deportation of Uzbek nationals illegal
08.05.2006
Human rights activists have FINALLY received an honest response from a state body. Congratulations due to the Ministry of Justice, but all the more reason to continue demanding the truth and a guarantee that no other asylum seekers will face deportation
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is implementing a Ukrainian “Miranda rule”
01.05.2006
More details on the positve move which should help protect the rights of individuals detained by law enforcement bodies
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