Russia: Anna Politkovskaya murder convictions fall short of full justice | Amnesty International
Russia: Anna Politkovskaya murder convictions fall short of full justice | Amnesty International
“The tragic murder of Anna Politkovskaya
uncovered the incredible dangers faced by those trying to expose human
rights abuses and corruption in Russia. Until justice is delivered on
her case, all journalists and activists will be at risk,” said Sergei
Nikitin, Head of Amnesty International’s office in Russia.
The conviction of five men for the murder of Russian investigative
journalist Anna Politkovskaya marks only a small step towards justice.
The process has left too many questions unanswered and full justice will
not be served until those who ordered the crime are identified and face
the courts, Amnesty International said.
“The tragic murder of
Anna Politkovskaya uncovered the incredible dangers faced by those
trying to expose human rights abuses and corruption in Russia. Until
justice is delivered on her case, all journalists and activists will be
at risk,” said Sergei Nikitin, Head of Amnesty International’s office in
Russia.
“Authorities in Russia must demonstrate with concrete
actions that they are trying to establish who wanted Anna Politkovskaya
dead. Those who ordered her killing must be identified and face
justice.”
Investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya was murdered in 2006.
© Amnesty International.
