Tag Archives: Human Rights

Lesya Orobets, National Deputy, Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine [Ukraine Parliament] This snapshot clearly indicates that the bill to establish a dictatorship was voted in by 118-120 deputies. I suppose that a dozen or two just didn’t get into the frame … Continue reading

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Article 60. No one shall be obliged to execute directions or orders that are manifestly criminal.

From the Constitution of Ukraine – key laws violated in the unconstitutional legislation passed yesterday in an equally unconstitutional manner. Hard to legitimate these. Article 5. Ukraine shall be a republic. The people shall be the bearer of sovereignty and the … Continue reading

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Statement from Human Rights Organizations of Ukraine

Statement from Human Rights Organizations of Ukraine Source: http://helsinki.org.ua/index.php?id=1389942149 Translated by: khpg.org  (http://khpg.org/en/index.php?id=1389950529) 17.01.2014 Law No. 3879 hastily voted on and signed on Jan 16 indicates that Ukraine has entered a period of reaction and obscurantism. This law was adopted … Continue reading

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#Maidan Diary: EU – HR Catherine Ashton calls on President to revise decisions and bring them in line with international commitments.

Brussels, 17 January 2014 140117/01 STATEMENT by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on developments in the Ukrainian Parliament The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following … Continue reading

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#Maidan Diary: STATEMENT OF THE MAIDAN CIVIC COUNCIL TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

The following is a statement by Maidan Civic Council to the international community, made in regards to the adoption of a number of laws by the Parliament of Ukraine and their subsequent signature by the President of Ukraine, on January … Continue reading

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