11.01.2015
Theme: migrant rights
24.12.2014
Courts refuse deportation to South-Eastern Ukraine, but victims of war are prosecuted for violation of immigration regulations In December 2014 Saint Petersburg city court ruled to free Mr. A., a Ukrainian citizen, from the Center for detention of foreign nationals and annul earlier court ruling on his deportation from the Russian Federation. Earlier A. was charged with...
22.12.2014
Statement of ADC “Memorial” ADC “Memorial” got a hold of materials of a legal case against Uzbek citizen Mrs. A. and her husband Mr. Kh., who are both held in custody at the Center for detention of foreign citizens on charges of violation of...
17.12.2014
More expensive work permits: immigration rules get stricter Over 80% of the Russian population has already felt the effect of worsening economic situation in Russia, Interfax news agency reported recently. Starting the New Year life of foreign workers willing to legally stay and work in Saint Petersburg also...
13.12.2014
From Tajikistan to Russia: Vulnerability and abuse of migrant workers and their families The situation of Tajik migrants in Russia is deteriorating, said FIDH and ADC Memorial in the new released report. Increasingly restrictive migration laws are pushing migrants into irregular situations and increasing their vulnerability, while exploitation goes unchecked. The dire economic...
10.11.2014