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Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation |
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| Dear President, |
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am deeply concerned about a new wave of homophobic attacks in Chechnya
since the end of December 2018. According to reports around 40 people
have been detained in a government building in the city of Argun, where
they have been subjected to torture and other ill-treatment. Their
passports have reportedly been destroyed. At least two people are
reported to have died after being tortured. |
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Russian Federation has an obligation under international human rights
law to prohibit discrimination and to investigate and prosecute hate
crimes. I therefore urge you to carry out a prompt, effective and
thorough investigation into the reports of homophobic detention, torture
and killings in Chechnya and to ensure that anyone found guilty or
complicit in such crimes is brought to justice. |
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further urge you to ensure the safety of those who may be at risk in
Chechnya because of their real or perceived sexual orientation and
condemn in the strongest terms possible any homophobic comments made by
officials against individuals due to their real or perceived sexual
orientation. |
| Yours sincerely, |
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