Russia: Release of imprisoned activists must mark beginning of turn towards human rights

By Amnesty International

Reacting to the release of 16 individuals from Russian prisons, including Russian human rights defenders, as part of a prisoner swap deal, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, said: “Today, we share the relief and joy for the release of detained human rights defenders, activists and journalists, who will soon […] The post Russia: Release of imprisoned activists must mark beginning of turn towards human rights appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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