How and Why the West Turns Blind Eye

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5 Feb. 2006

German court rules against deporting Chechyan refugees

2 Feb. 2006

Europe is Preparing for Peacekeeping, Forgetting about Mass Human Rights Abuse?

28 Jan. 2006

Appeal to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe from the family of Aslan Maskhadov
Letter of protest to Swedish Foreign Minister Laila Freivalds

26 Jan. 2006

Human rights violations in the Chechen Republic:
the Committee of Ministers’ responsibility vis-à-vis the Assembly’s concerns

25 Jan. 2006

European Parliament resolution on Chechnya after the elections and civil society in Russia

22 Jan. 2006

Chechen Human Rights Activist Suspends Hunger Strike

Asylum laws leave Chechens stranded in Poland
Statement of the Presidency on behalf of the EU on the enactment of the Russian Law on Non-profit Organisations
Estonian MEP: EU's Chechnya policy has failed
Russian Federation, Chechnya: Council of Europe must take action to ensure real change for human rights
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria on Sweden's joint military exercise with the Russian Federation

17 Jan. 2006

PACE Rapporteur on Chechnya appeals to Strasbourg hunger-striker
A.Idigov: "The offer of PACE in reply to the action of S-E. Ibragimov gives hope"

Joint Military Exercises Criticized

15 Jan. 2006

S-E. Ibragimov: "I hope, that my action will benefit Chechen people"
“Silence - terrible evil!”

13 Jan. 2006

Human Rights Watch: Merkel in Russia: Emphasize Human Rights

11 Jan. 2006

The head of the press-service of President of CHRI asks S-E. Ibragimov to interrupt hunger-strike
The appeal of Chechen diaspora in USA and its American friends towards S-E. Ibragimov
The joint statement of members of committee in support of action of S.-E.Ibragimov

7 Jan. 2006

Chechen Rights Activist On Hunger Strike Weakens

15 Dec.2005

LITHUANIAN MPS URGE EU NOT TO CLOSE ITS EYES TO BLOODSHED IN CHECHNYA

12 Dec.2005

Speech by Professor Mohammad Adel Shishani presented at the Conference held at the European Parliament

10 Dec.2005

Russian Rights Activists Accuse EU of Whitewashing Chechen Reality

Appeal by the Non-Governmental Organization "Voice of Beslan"

Open letter to the Secretary General of the United Nations, to the European Parliament, Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and mass media, to all the organizations for the defence of rights and other organizations social and political, to the political partys and all the mondial community by the President of the International Association Peace and Human Rights Former Minister of Communications of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria

Human Rights and the War in Chechnya: A Test for Europe

25 Nov. 2005

Former president Vigdís Finnbogadóttir joins appeal for human rights in Russia

19 Nov. 2005

Russian public figures appeal to West over human rights

28 October 2005

Exiled Chechen students seek US support fro democracy initiative
Anatomy of Ambivalence
Germany: New Government Should Bolster Global Human Rights

24 July 2005

Address to the Governments of the EU Members and the Russian Federation, the Federal Assembly of Russia, the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the EU Council Secretary General

20 July 2005

PACE tired of appearing foolish

8 July 2005

Applications of Chechen authorities concerning the acts of terrorism in London

24 June 2005

Amnesty International Urges PACE to Continue Monitoring Human Rights in Russia
PACE rapporteur on Russia to raise issue of human rights in Chechnya

22 June 2005

Message from the Government and Parliament of the ChRI to the CoE and PACE

11 June 2005

Germany has doomed a Chechen family to death

1 June 2005

Local resident refused asylum in Germany abducted in Chechnya

22 May 2005

[On Vakha Arsanov's case] The Application of the Special Representative of the President of the CRI

16 May 2005

An Appeal for International Support for Peace
The answer: Statement by the President of the ChRI

11 May 2005

Appeal from the President of the ChRI A.-H. Sadulayev to the heads of foreign states, in connection with the celebrations in Moscow of the 60th anniversary of "Victory Day".

Bush Avoids Raising Human Rights Abuses in Chechnya during Visit to Moscow

6 May 2005

IHF Appeals for Effective Human Rights Dialogue and More Attention to Abuses in Chechnya on the Eve of the EU-Russia Summit in Moscow on 10 May 2005

Society for Threatened Peoples: Appeal on the EU

1 May 2005

A. Zakayev expresses his complete disagreement with the activity of PACE on the situation in Chechnya
29 April 2005 Request to Extradite Chechen Tests Germany
13 April 2005 Germany: Chechnya on the Agenda During Putin Visit - Human rights groups don't want friendship to get in the way of reality
9 April 2005 German NGO protests visit by Chechnyan leaders
GfbV: Suspected Chechen war criminals on Putin’s side should not be welcomed in Hanover
Experts Urge West to be More Involved in Chechen Solution
6 April 2005 ACPC Cautions Council of Europe Round Table `Process'
30 March 2005 U.S. Criticizes Russia on Chechnya, NGOs Chechnya
Round Table in Strasbourg Disappoints

29 March 2005
Not All Around the Table
Chechen Non-Governmental Organizations reject PACE “round table”
Applications of the Association of the Chechen Diasporas in Europe

24 March 2005
Human Rights Watch - Chechnya: "Disappearances" a Crime Against Humanity EU Fails to Take Action

Playful feast behind closed doors…

20 March 2005 To the speakers of the Parliaments of the European countires
17 March 2005 The decision of the Chechen Diasporas in Europe
16 March 2005 The terrible pragmatism of the West
8 March 2005 Statement of CHRI parliament in regards to "the round table"
2 March 2005 Elena Bonner calls for new Russian political prisoners to be helped
22 Feb. 2005
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of CRI expressed protest to PACE
CPJ urges Bush to highlight Russian press abuses in Putin summit
17 Feb. 2005 Chechen envoy slams "round table" proposal to end war
4 Feb. 2005 Mr. Andreas Gross should resign
31 Jan. 2005 PACE Bureau disagrees to put Chechnya on next session agenda
29 Jan. 2005 Strasbourg approves Chechnya declaration
Russia Criticizes PACE Statement on Chechnya
6 Jan. 2005 Mashkadov relatives kidnapped in Grozny [open letter to the EP]
22 Dec. 2004 Zakayev not allowed entering Schengen space
Zakayev: "I'm moving around freely in Europe"
 3 Dec. 2004 Turkish Police Capture 12 Chechen Militants Ahead of Putin Visit


25 Nov. 2004
Belgian Authorities Impede Talks Between Chechen Rebel Zakayev, Russian Soldiers’ Mothers
Zakayev will be arrested if he comes to Belgium

AI: EU-Russia Summit: AI calls on EU to address growing persecution of human rights defenders in Chechnya
HRW: EU-Russia Summit: Focus on Rights Rollback

23 Nov. 2004

Belgian Authorities Impede Talks Between Chechen Rebel Zakayev, Russian Soldiers' Mothers

21 Nov. 2004
Belgium vows to return wanted Chechen to UK
14 Nov. 2004 Resolution of the chechen problem is impossible without law and truth
4 Nov. 2004 An Appeal to the European Union Concerning Chechnya
26 October 2004 Swedish MFA "doing Putin's bidding"

17 October 2004
Davis rejects meeting with Maskhadov representative
Appeal to governments of the EU member-countries
Appeal to the authorities of Georgia
15 October 2004 Umar Khanbiev: "Alone we will never be able to solve this problem"
14 October 2004 Putin 'charms' Martin; host of radio show unimpressed
8 October 2004 PACE commission tentatively approves draft resolution on Chechnya
Russian delegation and Akhmed Zakayev's comments
30 Sept. 2004
An Open Letter to the Heads of State and Government Of the European Union and NATO

28 Sept. 2004 Appeal to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of FRG Joshka Fischer
19 Sept. 2004 EU should not turn back Chechen refugees, UN says 
Refugee and human rights organizations across Europe call on EU to  scrap key asylum proposal
16 Sept. 2004 EU joins U.S. criticism on Kremlin power
OSCE raps Russia for lack of information on siege
15 Sept. 2004 Akhmed Zakayev Appeals to the International Community to Help Resolve the Chechen Conflict
Council of Europe Slams Russia Over Rights in Chechnya

31 August 2004
U.S. says Chechnya elections flawed
Chechen issue should be resolved without damaging Russia's integrity - Turkish PM
Chirac Approves Chechnya Elections at Summit With Putin
30 August 2004 Elections in Chechnya are illegitimate
18 August 2004 Sweden Takes in Close to 30 Familes of Chechen Refugees from Pankisi Gorge

13 August 2004
Uproar At Honor For Putin
University Backs Down on Honorary Degree for Putin
28 July 2004 Chechen refugees shoved from one country to another
20 July 2004 Spain denies Chechen children visas
14 July 2004 Estonia denies Chechen children visas
3 July 2004
Washington Backs Kremlin On Chechen Exile In America
Appeal for Akhmadov's asylum case
29 June 2004
"Proceeding to the next item"
Amnesty International urges Dutch EU Presidency to close the gap between rhetoric and practice in EU human rights policy
28 June 2004 West blamed for Chechen rampage
24 June 2004 Statement by parliament of Chechen Republic Ichkeria
23 June 2004 Amnesty International: Recommendations to the Council of Europe
16 June 2004 Moscow regrets that Oslo did not oppose to Chechen terrorists' accomplice arrival

13 June 2004
The RF demanded from Norway to deport A.Zakayev
Chechen rebel envoy unsurprised by Russia`s latest extradition bid
11 June 2004 Ahmed Zakayev visits Norway
Note from the ChRI Ministry of Foreign Affairs
 30 May 2004 Russia perpetrates slow genocide in Chechnya, says a former Estonian ambassador in Moscow
 20 May 2004 Did Georgia and Russia make a deal over Ajaria?

17 May 2004
Question to Mr. Schwimmer from Chechen MP Turpal-Ali Kaimov, not accepted by Radio Ekho Moskvy
Estonia condemns Western states because of Chechnya
The Chechen TimesMEP Bernd Posselt demands Russia to pull out of Chechnya
Council of Europe calls for free and fair election in Chechnya
14 May 2004 EU Playing Political Games in Chechnya

9 May 2004
EU condemns Chechnya attack
Statement by President of the ChRI Aslan Maskhadov
25 April 2004
Visit by Chechen "quisling people" criticized
Prodi tells Russia to respect rights in Chechnya
22 April 2004
"Kadyrovites" visiting Denmark
15 April 2004
Moscow opposes EU intention to to table "Chechnya question" at UN Human Rights Commission
9 April 2004
Open letter to Anders Fogh Rasmussen
8 April 2004
HRW: Russia: Conditions in Chechnya and Ingushetia Deteriorate
7 April 2004
Britain to voice doubts on Putin
3 April 2004
Reporters Without Borders urges French president to raise case of journalist kidnapped in Ingushetia
31 March 2004
O. Dupuis: Does Sweden believe that Akhmadov does not have the normal right to family reunion?
25 March 2004
O. Dupuis: The Zakayev affair must lead the Union to consider any application for extraditcion turned down by one member state to be null and void throughout the territory of the Union
23 March 2004
The use of the term "Chechen network" without any proven involvement of Chechens: question to the Commission and reply by Commissioner Vitorino
18 March 2004
Narva authorities prohibit festival of documentaries about Chechnya
16 March 2004
Germany's Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer on Monday called on Russia to ensure human rights
14 March 2004
Moscow warns EU against "inappropriate" move on Chechnya at UN forum
13 March 2004
Abduction of over 30 members of the Khanbiev family. The president of the European Parliament, Pat Cox, receives Umar Khanbiev, Chechen Minister of Health.
9 March 2004
URGENT PRESS RELEASE: Oumar Khanbiev will hold a press conference in Strasbourg.

EU-Russia: Foreign Ministers Meeting Thursday - First Test for the EU's "New" Approach to Russia Feature
8 March 2004
CRIMFA: Russians kidnapped 16 relatives of Chechen Minister of health Dr. Oumar Khanbiev. The worls must tell Putin to free them.
5 March 2004
Albright Says Bush Goes Easy on Putin
28 February 2004
The European Parliament's recognition of the genocide and of the Akhmadov peace plan is a historical step towards peace and justice for the Chechen people
27 February 2004

The European Parliament recognizes the genocide of the Chechen people in 1944 and calls on the commission to study the Akhmadov peace plan

26 February 2004
Europe should interfere in Russian-Chechen conflict - rebel envoy
25 February 2004
Russian human rights activists accuse West of turning blind eye to Chechnya
20 February 2004
Anniversary rally of 1944 Chechen/Ingush deportation to be held inPrague on February 23
Dutch deportation
Demonstration on Monday 23 February in more than 20 cities in Europe and America
Olivier Dupuis reaches the 33nd day of his hunger strike. Message of support from the "Forum Asie-Democratie"
17 February 2004
Open Letter of Olivier Dupuis to Mrs. Laila Freivalds, Swedish Foreign Affairs Minister
13 February 2004
Russia must make effort to end Chechen war: US envoy
O. Dupuis: Open letter from Olivier Dupuis to Romano Prodi
Over 100 people have already announced their intention to join the fast from 20 to 23 February
11 February 2004
EU Gets Tough With Russia Over Chechnya Combined Reports
Duma intends to ask German FM about Zakayev's visit
10 February 2004

Attack in Moscow: statement by Olivier Duouis, on the 19th day of his hunfer strike

8 February 2004

Open letter from Olivier Dupuis to the German foreign minister Joschka Fisher
Statement by Olivier Dupuis in response to Putin's allegations
US senator McCain slams Russia violations under Putin
Rebel envoy urges West to exert influence on Russia in tackling Chechen issue
Chechen NGO leader urges Europe to make Russia end war

5 February 2004
Italy: Chechnya Better
Message from Ilyas Akhmadov, foreign affairs minister of the Chechen republic of Ichkeria to Olivier Dupuis
Olivier Dupuis reaches the 17th day of his hunger strike
Lawmakers concerned about Chechen envoy's visit to Germany
4 February 2004

Elena Bonner: I am ashamed of Europe

Under-secretary Margerita Boniver meets the radical MEP Olivier Dupuis
Olivier Dupuis reaches the 16th day of his hunger strike

3 February 2004
145 Members of the EP support the peace plan presented by the Maskhadov government for a UN administration
Olivier Dupuis reaches the 15th day of his hunger strike
Appeal to Olivier Dupuis, Member of the European Parliament
Russia: MEP Says Hunger Strike A 'Small Contribution' To Keep Chechnya In Spotlight
From readers and the editorial board of The Chechen TimesA. Batayev
France awards Russian general of the Legion of Honor
1 February 2004
Olivier Dupuis reaches 13th day of hunger strike
31 January 2004
Russia slams Germany for failure to arrest Chechen rebel envoy
Russia threatens to retaliate for Chechen envoy`s visit to Germany
30 January 2004
Open letter from Olivier Dupuis to the under-secretary of the Italian froeign Ministry Margherita Boniver
Reply by Olivier Dupuis to the attacks from supporters of Chamil Bassaiev
11 MEPS call on Interpol to consider the arrest warrant against the Chechen minister Zakaiev to ben null and void
Zakayev in Germany, Russian Interpol sends Request
Russia sends Germany letter of inquiry about arrival of Akhmed Zakayev
Russian Foreign Ministry indignant as Chechen envoy visits Germany
Russian ambassador to Germany: Zakayev's arrival in Berlin will not have a negative impact on Russia-German relations
Chechnya: open letter from Olivier Dupuis to the under-secretary of the Italian foreign ministry Margherita Boniver
28 January 2004
Fight against terrorism in Chechnya is Russia's internal affair - Powell
US backs Moscow s political efforts in Chechnya - Powell
27 January 2004

Radical MEP Olivier Dupuis on hunger strike
On Eve of Visit, Powell Criticizes Putin's Shortfalls

Russia and Council of Europe improve collaboration in Chechnya
HRW: Glad to be Deceived : the International Community and Chechnya

26 January 2004
French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin used a Moscow visit on Friday to call for an end to the war in Chechnya.
24 January 2004
French FM says "open war" still raging in Russia's Chechnya
20 January 2004
EU splits hamper Chechnya aid
9 January 2004
Chechen envoy slams West for linking Chechnya with international terrorism
20 December 2003
Chechen web site confirms rebel minister seeking political asylum in USA
Russian foreign ministry hopes for US to decide on Ilyas Akhmadov case minding Russia's attitude
19 December 2003
Russia oil blinds West to Chechen issue, says rebel
14 December 2003
CRI/MFA: We welcome capture of Saddam Hussein and renew our call for an international tribunal for Chechnya.
2 December 2003
Moscow lashes out at Britain
1 December 2003
Chechen FM welcomes US Senate draft resolution on Russia/G-8
30 November 2003
Britain grants Chechen rebel political asylum
Russian foreign minister sharply criticizes London for granting political asylum to chechen emissary
McCain, Lieberman urge suspension of Russia G-8 membership
27 November 2003
Is the commission intending to take action to improve the tragic health conditions of Chechen children?
26 November 2003
Europe: Asylum talks bogged down in semantics
21 November 2003
O. Dupuis: European Union-Russia. Strategic relations are ok, but not at the price of democracy in Russia and genocide in Chechnya
20 November 2003
EU parliament deplores Berlusconi stand on Russia
18 November 2003
ODIHR observers refuse to monitor Russian parliamentary elections in Chechnya
15 November 2003

Full text of Bow Street Magistrate's Court decision on Zakayev's case

Reactions:

Chechen Foreign Ministry welcomes the decision of British court.
O. Dupuis: British court is a slap in the face for European governmets
ACPC Co-Chairs Welcome Decision on Zakayev
UK accused of hypocrisy on terror
Russia blasts British extradition ruling
The British Foreign Office declined to comment on the Russian reaction
Russian prosecutors say Zakayev remains on international wanted lists

Other news:

"Berlusconi should listen to the reasons of the Chechen people"
German opposition criticizes government behaviour over Russia

13 November 2003
A London court has rejected a Russian request for the extradition of Chechen envoy Akhmed Zakayev
Russian foreign minister criticizes Danish foreign minister's statements on Chechnya
The Chechen refugees in Austria are left to the mercy of fate
11 November 2003

Umar Khanbyev: After listening to Mr. Putin's reasons, Mr. Berlusconi should now listen to the Chechen side. President Maskhadov is willing to meet him.

10 November 2003

Berlusconi is not free to ignore the Parliament
Russia, France boost ties

9 November 2003

Effects of Berlusconi's words on Chechnya in Italy

8 November 2003

The Chechen foreign Ministry unequivocally condemns attempts to cover up Kremlin's wae crimes and crimes against humanity in Chechnya, from whomever they come.

Sweden, Denmark distance themselves from Berlusconi remarks
Berlusconi causes new EU rift with Chechnya remarks

7 November 2003

Transcript of the Berlusconi's incredible defense of Putin's policy in Chechnya

Reactions:

EU disagrees with Berlusconi remarks on Yukos, Chechnya
Italy rebukes Prodi for not speaking up sooner
EU Commission disowns Berlusconi views on Russia
Dupuis condemns Berlusconi's comments on Chechnya as "arrogant and cynical

6 November 2003

Berlusconi defends Putin on Chechnya and Yukos
Putin asks help to the EU
Berlusconi, there is no politcal use by the magistracy
Ciampi: Putin's reforms feed the democratic progress in Russia
Berlusconi, Putin is a secure guide for Moscow
Statement of Senator John McCain on the situation in Russia

5 November 2003

Bush pressed to intervene in Russia
Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi: Putin has a very clear concept on the division of powers
Italian president Ciampi: "Putin's reforms feed the democratic progress in Russia"

3 November 2003
Moscow denounces US statement on freezing Yukos shares
2 November 2003
Italian University was going to confer a doctorate honoris causa on Putin
Russian Events Leave White House Wary
1 November 2003
Danish Prime Minister calls Chechens a "gang of fanatic criminals"
31 October 2003
Bush administration concerned about human rights in Russia
24 October 2003
O. Dupuis: "Mr Commissioner, I am sorry, but the policy that you embody is criminal"...
23 October 2003
Oslo Rejected Chechen Rebel's Plea to Mediate [during the Moscow theater siege]
13 October 2003
Belgium expels Khachukaev while France expels a Chechen mother and her two children.
12 October 2003
The West views Chechnya through Soviet eyes
9 October 2003
Russia/Germany: Putin, Schroeder To Cement Deepening Ties At Yekaterinburg Talks
7 October 2003
Russia: EU Issues Cautious Assessment Of Chechen Elections
US says Chechen election fall short, missed chance
3 October 2003
Summit gives Putin what he wants
Open letter to the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Norway and Sweden


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