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Information received concerning the recent arrest, detention, and criminal prosecution of three human rights defenders Mr. Alexei Sokolov, Ms. Larisa Zakharova, and their colleague, in Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk region of Russia, associated with the non-profit organization “Pravovaya Osnova” (Legal Basis), which appear to be linkedto their human rights work, namely monitoring places of detention in the Sverdlovsk region and reporting on torture and conditions of detention in the Russian penitentiary facilities. Mr. Alexei Sokolov has been charged with high treason (article 275 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) and organizing the activities of an “undesirable organization” (part 3 of article 284.1 of the Criminal Code). Ms. Larisa Zakharova and another colleague, have been charged with organizing the activities of an “undesirable organization” (part 3 of article 284.1 of the Criminal Code). Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
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