U.S EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER DETENTION OF MURAD AMRIEV IN RUSSIA

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Detained Russian athlete, Mr. Murad Amriev

Admin l Saturday, June 10, 2017

WASHINGTON – The United States of America has expressed concern over detention of Mr. Murad Amriev, a Russian athlete from Chechnya in Russia.




Murad Amriev was detained by Belarusian authorities and returned to Russia, where he is in custody.
In a statement, Spokesman, Department of State, Heather Nauert said Amriev has expressed concern over his torture and abuse in Chechnya.

“We urge the Russian government to ensure Mr. Amriev has access to his lawyer and that his rights under the Russian constitution, laws and international obligations are respected”, the U.S said and called on the Russian government to ensure the safety of Mr. Amriev and his lawyer.

“We are gravely concerned about the safety and well-being of Murad Amriev, a Russian athlete from Chechnya, who was reportedly detained by Belarusian authorities and returned to Russia, where he may be in custody.

“Mr. Amriev has reportedly expressed fears of torture and abuse in Chechnya. We urge the Russian government to ensure Mr. Amriev has access to his lawyer and that his rights under the Russian constitution, laws and international obligations are respected. We call on the Russian government to ensure the safety of Mr. Amriev and his lawyer”, he said.

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