Russian Federation: Ibragim Gazdiev

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On 8 August 2007, 29-year-old Ibragim Gazdiev was reportedly abducted by armed men in the North Caucasus republic of Ingushetia. He has not been seen since, and his family believe that he is - or was - held incommunicado. The authorities deny that they are holding him. The reason for his disappearance is unknown.

Ibragim's father reported his son's disappearance the same day and a criminal investigation was opened. However, the investigation has been repeatedly suspended on the grounds of 'failing to establish a suspect'.

We fear that Ibragim Gazdiev is in danger of being tortured or killed in secret or incommunicado detention. There is also concern for the safety of Ibragim's family who face harassment for pursuing justice.

Ibragim's father, Mukhmed Gazdiev, has asked us to pass on this message:

'We have received hundreds of letters and cards from you and sadly can't reply to them. But using this opportunity we would like to tell you that we are very very grateful to you. Your letters are a great support to us. It is so moving to see how many people are not indifferent to Ibragim's fate. We are sending our love to all of you. With very best wishes, the Gazdievs' family.'

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Dear President,

Dear President

I am writing to you to express my deep concern for Ibragim Gazdiev, who was reportedly abducted by armed men in camouflage on 8 August 2007 in Karabulak, Ingushetia.

It is extremely important that Ibragim’s current whereabouts be established and his family be informed of what has happened to him. I am therefore discouraged to learn that the investigation into Ibragim’s disappearance has been repeatedly suspended, and that, to date, all possible steps have not been taken to establish what happened to him or where he is. In particular, I am concerned that the former President of Ingushetia, Murat Ziazikov, who might have some information relevant to the case, has not been questioned.

I request that a full, thorough, independent and impartial investigation be conducted into Ibragim Gazdiev’s disappearance and into allegations that the armed men who carried out the abduction were law enforcement officials.

I further urge that all possible steps be taken to ensure that Ibragim Gazdiev’s relatives are not threatened or intimidated in their efforts to seek justice.

I would also like to take this opportunity to call upon you to take action to prevent anyone suffering reprisals for filing official complaints about human rights violations, and to ensure that all allegations of enforced disappearances receive a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation.

Finally, I call on the Russian authorities to sign, ratify and implement the UN Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances.

My thanks for your urgent attention to this important case. I look forward to hearing from you.

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