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Liberal International, October 25, 2003

Liberal International Awards freedom Prize 2004 to Grigory Yavlinsky

News Release

Dakar, Senegal

Grigory Yavlinsky, leader of the Russian Liberal Party Yabloko, was today awarded the prestigious Freedom Prize for 2004 by the Liberal International Congress meeting in Dakar, Senegal.

Commenting on the unanimous decision to give the award to Mr. Yavlinsky, Annemie Neyts-Uyttebroeck, President of the Liberal International, said:

"Liberal International's Freedom Prize is warded to those who fight for and promote the cause of human rights and liberal democracy. We are delighted to honour Grigory Yavlinsky with this prize in recognition of his work in these areas and his efforts to improve the quality of life for the peoples of Russia. Grigory Yavlinsky's courage and his principled stance, notably regarding the situation in Chechnya, are much admired."

"Liberal International was concerned to hear of the raid on Yabloko's election offices this week. We call on the Russian authorities to ensure that all parties are allowed to campaign freely and without intimidation or harassment."

Previous winners of the Liberal International Freedom Prize include President Wade of Senegal, anti-apartheid activist Helen Suzman, Burmese dissident Aung San Suu Kyi and Vaclav Havel.

 

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Liberal International, October 25, 2003

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