Ukraine: Leonid Razvozzhayev abduction must be investigated

Headline Title: Ukraine: Leonid Razvozzhayev abduction must be investigated 26 October 2012 The abduction of Leonid Razvozzhayev from Ukraine, allegedly by Russian Federation government agents, may have constituted a violation of the country’s obligations under international human rights law and the UN Refugee Convention and therefore must be promptly investigated, Amnesty International said.Leonid Razvozzhayev, a Russian citizen and aide to Russian opposition MP Ilya Ponomaryov, was reportedly abducted from outside the offices of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS), a partner…

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