Marking Five Years Since Paul Whelan’s Wrongful Detention
December 28 marks five years since Russian authorities wrongfully detained U.S. citizen Paul Whelan. After a secret trial behind closed doors, Paul has spent years laboring in a Russian penal colony. In the past year alone, he has faced assault from other prisoners and harassment from Russian state-run media. For far too long, Paul and […]
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On the Human Rights Situation in Burundi
The United States is deeply troubled by President Ndayishimiye’s remarks targeting certain vulnerable and marginalized Burundians. We call on all of Burundi’s leaders to respect the inherent dignity and inalienable rights, including equal access to justice, of every member of Burundian society. Such efforts are an essential precursor to spur the economic growth necessary to […]