7 years after the largest acts of torture Mass in Moldova, Amnesty International Moldova with other NGOs, PromoLex, CRJM, RCTV “Memoria”, CIDO, National Roma Centre, Hyde Park have organized a public condemning the deliberate impotence of all governments since 2009, to manage properly a case of torture legal.
Members of several NGOs participated in a marathon carrying a torch Anti-torture, the institutions responsible for condemning torturers who tortured hundreds of participants in anti-government protests on 7 April 2009.
The marathon started at the Superior Council of Magistracy, the body which monitors the work of judges and sanctions and has not been sufficiently diligent in applying punishments for judges who, in April 2009, judged files protesters in police stations, which is a flagrant violation Article 6 ECHR, the principle of a fair and impartial judiciary.
Anti-torture torch was carried from the Department for Combating Torture Prosecutor General’s Office, which delayed the examination of cases of maltreatment in April 2009 events.
Marathon continued at the Ministry of Interior, IGP, which was to conduct internal investigations on abuses in 2009 and instead respect the letter of the law, he preferred to “forgive” and to “accept” officers implicated in acts of torture, inhuman and degrading treatment.
The next institution covered by participants in the marathon was GoM, headed in 2009 by Zinaida Greceanii, who was accused in 2010 of the Parliament, led by Mihai Ghimpu, it has not effectively managed the situation in April 2009 and Vladimir Voronin, President since , exceeded its constitutional powers /atr.2, f, g, i. No decision by parliament. 159 of 08.07.2010 /. Also, by the mentioned decision, the Parliament asked the Prosecutor to verify the actions of people directly and indirectly involved in the events of April 2009.
Anti-torture Final Torch point was the Parliament. This though has signed a decree condemning the acts of torture and those who committed them and demanded punishment of the torturers was for 7 years, a clear proof of a state institution whose decisions are not worth anything.
Participants criticized governments from 2009 to the present inability and unwillingness to manage the worst case of torture in the history of the independent Republic of Moldova, despite all the promises.
The fact that there are people directly or indirectly involved in acts of torture in 2009, who escaped without any accusation that there are people who have been accused, investigated and probed by prosecutors in April 7th and are at liberty, the functions previously held, nay, some were advanced in the highest positions of state or escaped fines insignificant or suspended sentences – put big question marks as to the quality of criminal investigation and evidences put on the table of judges and to the quality judicial work.
Cristina Pereteatcu, executive director of Amnesty International Moldova: “The demonstrations in April 2009 was the last respite of civic activism in which people had hoped that the change depends on them and on us all and claim rights and is protected by the State. 5 years, those responsible for investigating cases of torture have mimicked the actions of investigation and humbly waited prescripţie.Reacţia expiry of law enforcement to torture has generated fear and disappointment in the existence of a state of law and reason given for maintenance in positions of those who gave the orders to torture the table. Ignorance and amnesia promoted so much interest in justice generated a loud dangerous phenomenon – Impunity! Who can really say how many of those who were involved in the April 2009 sitting today in Parliament or at the helm of Ministries? The state owes us rehabilitate April 7, 2009 file with names and sentences execution! ”
Vadim Vieru, PromoLex. “Even if the government has paid significant amounts to torture victims under the ECHR decision in April, it has not made significant efforts to identify problems that led to the conviction and to propose solutions. Persons who have been convicted in connection with the events of April 2009, it was allowed to leave, while others have been paid. ”
Ludmila Popovici, Executive Director of RCTV memory: “After 7 years on 7 April 2009, we note with regret that with the wide recognition of the torture, we deal with impunity and discrimination victims. Authorities have not taken any concrete steps in respecting the right to rehabilitation, as required by article 14 of the Convention against Torture and General Comments 3 UN Committee against Torture (13/12/2012). Among mistreated civilians in April 2009, only 114 have been identified by the Government Commission and received minimum compensation, which does not cover damage far. All hope is to ECHR victims. ”
Traversing Nicholas, director, National Center Roma: “After the events of April 7 Moldova has lost the image and credibility internationally regarding respect for Human Rights. Moldova must comply with international standards to prevent torture, inhuman treatment and respect for Human Rights, to support the work of institutions in the area particularly the National Mechanism for Prevention of Torture, to ensure transparency in investigating those cases and attracting punish the guilty! ”
Ion Guzun, Lawyer, Legal Resources Centre: “7 years of impunity means that the institutions of law and justice have failed. I lost my confidence that judges, prosecutors, or members of the police, SIS and other responsible institutions will be liable for the unlawful acts. We will find out the truth too late. Just like in totalitarian countries where truth is hidden and people are not brought to justice. Therefore, I believe that Moldova can not pretend to share values European countries.
Information Centre on Human Rights: “The atrocities of 7 April 2009 torture and degrading treatments inumaneşi that took place in April 2009 are still fresh in our memory. How torture were investigated and that the majority of perpetrators were not punished, on the contrary some are promoted to high positions in the legal system makes April 7, 2009 to remain a shameful stain on the history of Moldova. We demand that those involved in torture or who allowed torture of peaceful demonstrators and not investigated / prosecuted effectively cases of torture and ill-treatment be held accountable under the law in force and those who have suffered from illegal actions benefit from effective remedies. ”
Hyde Park Association: “In April 2009 was our chance to change something in Moldova. If the folder violence in those days was managed so inefficient, we believe that drama can be repeated anytime. “