All Posts Tagged With: "Vasily Aleksanyan"

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Jailed Yukos Executive Released on Bail

In a rare human rights victory in the Russian prison system, jailed Yukos attorney Vasily Aleksanyan has been released on bail. Aleksanyan, who fell gravely ill in prison, has been struggling to receive better medical attention.

Dec 9, 2008 | Continued
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Term Extended for Jailed Russian Executive

A Moscow court has extended the arrest of Vasily Aleksanyan, a gravely ill former YUKOS vice-president.

Jul 18, 2008 | Continued
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Russian Authorities Pledge to Transfer Aleksanyan (updated)

Officials at Russia’s Federal Prison Service have promised to move Vasily Aleksanyan to a specialized clinic, although to time-table has been set. The move comes after mounting domestic and international criticism of the inadequate medical treatment provided to the jailed YUKOS executive, who suffers from several deadly illnesses.

Feb 8, 2008 | Continued
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Stop the Savage Justice Against Vasily Aleksanyan!

An open letter from prominent Russian human rights activists and opposition leaders in support of Vasily Aleksanyan. Aleksanyan, a former YUKOS executive has been denied medical treatment in prison, and is gravely ill.

Feb 6, 2008 | Continued
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Conditions Improved for Jailed and Deathly Ill Executive

The administration of Vasily Aleksanyan’s pre-trial detention center has improved living conditions for the jailed Yukos Vice-President. Aleksanyan, who requires constant medical attention, had earlier garnered international attention for the inhumane treatment he was receiving.

Feb 1, 2008 | Continued
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Jailed Executive Dying in Prison

Vasily Aleksanyan, a former vice president of what was Russia’s largest oil company, is wasting away in jail. Officials have denied Aleksanyan medical treatment, and have allegedly attempted to blackmail him in exchange for hospital care.

Jan 23, 2008 | Continued