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The Chitaevs versus Russia

The Chitaevs versus Russia

On January 18, 2007, the ECHR issued a ruling in the case of the Chitayev brothers from Chechnya, thereby setting a precedent and recognizing that Russia used torture against the local population during the Chechen wars.

The cards explain what this matter is and why it is so important.