Russia

Russia: Letter regarding the possible extradition of Yusup Kasymakhunov

We are writing to you today in relation to the case of Yusup Kasymakhunov, an Uzbek national, who is currently in the process of appealing the decision of the Prosecutor General’s office from 19 of April 2012 to extradite Mr. Kasymakhunov to Uzbekistan. The appeal hearing is scheduled for May 18, 2012 at the Murmansk District Court.

May 14, 2012
Letter to the European Court of Human Rights Regarding the Selection Procedure for Candidates from the Russian Federation

We write to express concern about serious deficiencies in the selection procedure used to select candidates from the Russian Federation for election to the European Court of Human Rights. We believe the procedure used falls far short of the most recent set of Guidelines adopted by the Committee of Ministers on the selection of candidates for the post of judge at the European Court of Human Rights (CM(2012)40 final), adopted on March 29, 2012.

Apr 11, 2012
Letter to Rosoboronexport on Syrian Weapons Supplies

On April 6, 2012, Human Rights Watch wrote to the Russian arms supplier Rosoboronexport to urge the company to halt all weapons deliveries to the government of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria. In view of the overwhelming evidence that the Syrian army is committing crimes against humanity, Rosoboronexport’s arms dealings with the Syrian government place the company at a high risk of complicity in such crimes in violation of international law.

Apr 6, 2012
Russia: Open Letter to EU Foreign Ministers and High Representative Ashton

We are writing to urge the adoption of strong Foreign Affairs Council conclusions on Russia as a key partner to the European Union, stressing the importance of Russia’s full compliance with its international legal obligations and fundamental human rights principles.

Nov 10, 2011
Letter to President Medvedev regarding ECHR legislation

Aug 12, 2011
Letter to the Prosecutor of the Moscow District Anikin A.A. re: violence in the Khimki forest of Moscow

Jul 27, 2011
Syria: Joint Letter to President Medvedev from Human Rights Groups

We urge Russia, as one of the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, to take immediate steps to address the ongoing crisis in Syria.

Jun 9, 2011
Russia: Joint NGO Letter to the Prime Minister of Sweden

We write to urge you to use your upcoming meeting with Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to raise concern about the persisting hostility that continues to characterize the human rights climate in Russia, including in particular intimidation and attacks against human rights defenders, and rampant impunity for torture, enforced disappearances and other serious abuses in the North Caucasus.

Apr 22, 2011
Russia: Joint Letter to President Medvedev regarding Human Rights Situation in the North Caucasus

On April 20 Human Rights Watch and three Russian human rights organizations held a news conference in Moscow to release their joint appeal to President Medvedev on the complete failure of Chechen Republic investigative authorities to deal with abductions of Chechnya residents by local law enforcement and security agencies.

Apr 20, 2011
Joint Letter to the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

Dec 10, 2010