U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and Co-Chairman Congressman Alcee L. Hastings, (D-FL) issued statements on December 15 decrying the murders of journalists in Russia. Referring to the recent murder of Magomed Yevloyev, Cardin called the 2-year sentence received by his killer "shameful." Hastings also delivered a strong message about impunity, saying, “If Moscow is serious about being a responsible member of the civilized international community it needs to get serious about protecting the rights of all it citizens, especially those most at risk." Read the statements here.
US Helsinki Commission Chairmen Assail Impunity in Russia
U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), Chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and Co-Chairman Congressman Alcee L. Hastings, (D-FL) issued statements on December 15 decrying the murders of journalists in Russia. Referring to the recent murder of Magomed Yevloyev, Cardin called the 2-year sentence received by his killer "shameful." Hastings also delivered a strong message about impunity, saying, “If Moscow is serious about being a responsible member of the civilized international community it needs to get serious about protecting the rights of all it citizens, especially those most at risk." Read the statements here.