Russian Federation: Released Grigory Pasko Reiterates His Innocence
Amnesty International reiterates its appeal for the unconditional release of the Russian journalist and environmentalist Grigory Pasko, who was set free today on parole. He served two-thirds of his four-year sentence on treason charges in a prison colony in the Russian Far East.
"Grigory Pasko's release is a victory for the millions of people who campaigned tirelessly on his behalf," Amnesty International said.
Amnesty International insists, however, that Grigory Pasko's conviction must be quashed. The organization believes that he was arrested and sentenced solely for exercising his basic human right to freedom of expression.
"Às a party to international treaties safeguarding human rights the Russian Federation must clear Grigory Pasko of his charges. Failure to do so will be yet another example of the denial of justice that is the fate of other victims of human rights violations in the Russian Federation," Amnesty International said.
Amnesty International reiterates its appeal for the unconditional release of the Russian journalist and environmentalist Grigory Pasko, who was set free today on parole. He served two-thirds of his four-year sentence on treason charges in a prison colony in the Russian Far East.
"Grigory Pasko's release is a victory for the millions of people who campaigned tirelessly on his behalf," Amnesty International said.
Amnesty International insists, however, that Grigory Pasko's conviction must be quashed. The organization believes that he was arrested and sentenced solely for exercising his basic human right to freedom of expression.
"Às a party to international treaties safeguarding human rights the Russian Federation must clear Grigory Pasko of his charges. Failure to do so will be yet another example of the denial of justice that is the fate of other victims of human rights violations in the Russian Federation," Amnesty International said.