The UN Human Rights Committee has ordered Russian authorities to provide proper medical care to political prisoner Igor Baryshnikov, ensuring his life and mental health are protected. This directive was issued on August 14 and reported by “OVD-Info” through Baryshnikov’s lawyer Maria Bontsler.
“Russia must uphold Baryshnikov’s life during the review of his case. We await their response,” stated Bontsler.
Earlier, on August 11, the defense requested urgent action from the committee regarding Baryshnikov. They asked Russia to perform a necessary operation, provide pain relief, conduct cancer tests, and share the results with him.
Since March, Baryshnikov has been delaying surgery that would eliminate the need for a cystostomy tube in his bladder.
In June, Igor Baryshnikov was sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison for Facebook posts criticizing Russian army actions in Ukraine. Following his imprisonment, his elderly mother passed away while under guardianship.
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