ALDE-PACE concerned about pressure against liberal opposition in Russia
ALDE-PACE, 28.03.2015
ALDE-PACE is concerned about the growing number of reports pointing at the abuse of justice to silence political opponents in Russia. Yesterday, the Russian liberal party Yabloko confirmed that one of their elected members in the city council of Petrozavodsk, Olga Zaletskaya, has been detained. This new case is part of a larger campaign aiming to put pressure on the opposition in the region and the country. We condemn the political use of justice and express solidarity with those in Russia who stand for democratic pluralism, separation of powers and the rule of law,” said Jordi Xuclà, President of ALDE-PACE.
Posted: March 30th, 2015 under The ALDE party, YABLOKO Against the Parties of Power.