The European Union announced today an enhancement of sanctions under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. The decision, made on September 8, 2023, extends the restrictive measures for another three years, until 2026. The EU is committed to countering severe human rights violations and abuses worldwide, reaffirming its determination to use all available tools.
Sanctions Overview:
Currently, sanctions apply to 67 individuals and 20 entities responsible for serious human rights violations. The measures include a travel ban within the EU and asset freezing. Additionally, any financial support from individuals or entities within the EU to those listed is prohibited. These restrictions aim to target those involved in reprehensible acts, underscoring the EU's commitment to universal human rights.
New Additions to the List:
On September 7, 2023, new additions to the list were announced. Among these figures, Elena Victorovna Podolnaya, deputy prosecutor at the "district court of Sinferopol in the Republic of Crimea," has been added to the list. Podolnaya is involved in politically motivated judicial proceedings, contributing to the six-year imprisonment of journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko.
Denis Vladimirovich Korovin (Russian FSB Agent):
- Charges:
- Involvement in the torture of Vladyslav Yesypenko.
- Participation in sham trials: Use of fictitious legal processes without impartiality to suppress voices critical of the Russian regime.
- Human Rights Violations:
- Torture: Direct involvement in acts of physical or psychological mistreatment against Yesypenko.
- Violation of the right to a fair trial: Organization of sham judicial processes without adequate legal safeguards.
- Charges:
These explanations highlight how each person is involved in acts that violate fundamental human rights, and how the EU's new sanctions aim to hold them accountable for these actions.
These new sanctions testify to the EU's determined commitment to counter human rights violations. The reinforcement of measures punishes those contributing to sham trials and acts of repression. Through its Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, the EU maintains a key role in promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.
Technical Glossary:
- EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime: EU sanctions regime against serious human rights violations.
- Sham Trial: Fictitious legal process without impartiality.
- Mejlis of the Crimean Tatars: Representative organization of the Crimean Tatars.
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The EU maintains its commitment to defending human rights, and these new measures demonstrate the determination to hold those committing serious violations accountable.
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