Draft resolution
1The Parliamentary Assembly is deeply concerned about
the ongoing instability in the south-eastern regions of Ukraine
and the continued violation of the ceasefire signed in Minsk on
5 September 2014. The situation of all the people affected by the
conflict, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees, as
well as those living in the areas controlled by separatist forces,
is particularly worrying.
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Mr Serhiy LABAZIUK, Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Lord Alexander DUNDEE
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 1 with the following paragraph:
"The Parliamentary Assembly is deeply concerned about the ongoing instability in some parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine and the continued violation of the ceasefire signed in Minsk on 5 September 2014. Particularly disturbing is the fact of the direct involvement of the Russian Federation in the emergence and worsening of situations in these parts of Ukraine. The situation of all the people affected by the conflict, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees, as well as those living in the areas controlled by pro-Russian illegal armed groups, is particularly worrying."
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In amendment 21, second sentence, delete the words “the fact of”.
2The numerous reports of serious human rights violations allegedly
committed during the armed hostilities and illustrated by the high
number of civil casualties, disappearances and mass graves require objective
investigation and the perpetrators must be brought to justice. The
Assembly stresses the importance of not tolerating impunity, as
one of the preconditions for the establishment of security in the
region.
3Furthermore, the Assembly deplores the deterioration of the
human rights situation in Crimea, as reported by the Council of
Europe Commissioner for Human Rights following his visit in September
2014, in particular the intimidation, harassment and discrimination
of the ethnic Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar populations.
4As a result of the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation
and the armed conflict in the south-eastern part of Ukraine, over
300 000 people have been displaced within Ukraine and over 150 000
have fled to the Russian Federation. Several thousand people have
sought protection in other European countries, mainly Poland and
Belarus. More than two million people remain in the areas controlled
by separatist forces, exposed to insecurity, serious human rights
violations and inadequate living conditions.
(If adopted, amendment 5 falls)
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Mr Serhiy LABAZIUK, Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Yuliya LOVOCHKINA, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Ömer SELVİ, Mr Georgii LOGVYNSKYI
In the draft resolution, paragraph 4, replace the first sentence with the following sentence:
"As a result of the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation and the armed conflict in Ukrainian Donbas, over 850 000 people (as of January 2015) have been displaced within Ukraine and over 150 000 have fled to the Russian Federation."
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In amendment 22, replace the words “over 850 000 people (as of January 2015) have been displaced within Ukraine and over 524 000 have fled to the Russian Federation” with the following words :
“over 921 000 people (as of 23 January 2015) have registered as IDPs within Ukraine and over 524 000 have sought asylum or other legal status in the Russian Federation”.
(Falls if amendment 22 is adopted)
Tabled by Mr Igor MOROZOV, Mr Alexey Ivanovich ALEKSANDROV, Ms Svetlana GORYACHEVA, Ms Olga KAZAKOVA, Ms Olga BORZOVA, Mr Valeriy SUDARENKOV, Mr Anton BELYAKOV
In the draft resolution, in paragraph 4, first sentence, delete the words "the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation and".
Tabled by Mr Igor MOROZOV, Mr Alexey Ivanovich ALEKSANDROV, Ms Svetlana GORYACHEVA, Ms Olga KAZAKOVA, Ms Olga BORZOVA, Mr Valeriy SUDARENKOV, Mr Anton BELYAKOV
In the draft resolution, in paragraph 4, after the first sentence, insert the following sentence: "According to the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation more than 450 000 Ukrainian nationals have sought asylum or applied for the right to reside in Russia".
5Following the ceasefire of 5 September 2014 and a relative
improvement in security, around 50 000 people have returned to the
south-eastern areas controlled by the government. However, the volatile
security situation, destroyed or damaged infrastructure and private
and public property remain a serious concern in the area.
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Mr Serhiy LABAZIUK, Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Yuliya LOVOCHKINA, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Ömer SELVİ, Mr Georgii LOGVYNSKYI
In the draft resolution, paragraph 5, replace the first sentence with the following sentence:
"Following the Minsk agreements of 5 and 19 September 2014 and a relative improvement in security, around 50 000 people have returned to areas controlled by the Ukrainian government."
6The Assembly commends the Parliament of Ukraine for the adoption,
on 20 October 2014, of the law “On the rights and freedoms of Internally
Displaced Persons” and the related legislation on taxation and humanitarian
aid, drawn up in co-operation with the European Commission for Democracy
through Law (Venice Commission).
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Mr Serhiy LABAZIUK, Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Yuliya LOVOCHKINA, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Ms Arpine HOVHANNISYAN, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Ömer SELVİ
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 6, insert the following paragraph:
"In this regard, the Assembly welcomes the efforts of the Ukrainian government, facing the problems of IDPs for the first time, to address the needs of those who were forced to leave their homes. The Assembly is inspired by the extraordinary mobilization of Ukrainian society against the background of significant humanitarian challenges and encourages continuing and developing volunteer movements in the country."
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In amendment 24, replace the words “after paragraph 6, insert the following paragraph” with the following words:
“replace paragraph 6 with the following paragraph”.
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In amendment 24, replace the words from "welcomes" to the end of the amendment with the following words:
"broadly welcomes the efforts of the Ukrainian government to address the needs of those who were forced to leave their homes. The Assembly commends the Parliament of Ukraine for the adoption, on 20 October 2014, of the law "On the rights and freedoms of Internally Displaced Persons" and the related legislation on taxation and humanitarian aid, drawn up in co-operation with the European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission). It also applauds the remarkable generosity and solidarity shown by the country’s people and civil society in responding to the humanitarian crisis."
7The Assembly notes with satisfaction a number of positive
steps taken by the Russian authorities in response to the increased
flow of Ukrainian refugees following the outbreak of armed hostilities
in the south-eastern part of Ukraine, in particular the resolutions
establishing a simplified procedure for granting temporary asylum
to Ukrainians and allowing the issue of work permits for Ukrainians
arriving in “urgent and mass circumstances”.
Tabled by Ms Olga KAZAKOVA, Mr Leonid SLUTSKIY, Ms Olga BORZOVA, Mr Anton BELYAKOV, Mr Alexander ROMANOVICH
In the draft resolution, paragraph 7, after the words "for granting temporary asylum to", replace the word "Ukrainians" with the following words:
"citizens of Ukraine".
Tabled by Ms Olga KAZAKOVA, Mr Leonid SLUTSKIY, Ms Olga BORZOVA, Mr Anton BELYAKOV, Mr Alexander ROMANOVICH
In the draft resolution, paragraph 7, after the words "the issue of work permits for", replace the word "Ukrainians" with the following words:
"citizens of Ukraine".
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Mr Serhiy LABAZIUK, Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Yuliya LOVOCHKINA, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Georgii LOGVYNSKYI, Lord Alexander DUNDEE
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 7, insert the following paragraph:
"Humanitarian assistance from the international community contributes to responding effectively to the difficult humanitarian situation of IDPs, refugees and persons remaining in the zones affected by the conflict. At the same time, Russian so-called "humanitarian convoys", which were repeatedly sent to Ukraine without a request for official approval of the Ukrainian authorities, without necessary procedures of border and customs control, and without coordination with the International Committee of the Red Cross, blatantly violate international law and established international practises."
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In amendment 26, replace the words from "contributes" to the end of the amendment with the following words:
"is important to alleviating the humanitarian situation of IDPs, refugees and those still in the conflict areas. It has, however, included numerous Russian "humanitarian convoys", which unfortunately entered Ukraine unlawfully, without authorisation, border control or co-ordination with the International Committee of the Red Cross."
8The Assembly expresses its appreciation to the Office of the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for its commendable
response and assistance to the immediate needs of the displaced population
and invites it to continue its efforts, particularly in the light
of increased needs during the winter months.
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Mr Serhiy LABAZIUK, Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Yuliya LOVOCHKINA, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Ömer SELVİ, Mr Georgii LOGVYNSKYI
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 8, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly expresses its full support for the efforts of the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights aimed at ensuring the effective observance of human rights in Crimea and the conflict-affected parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. It invites the Commissioner to continue monitoring the situation of human rights throughout Ukraine, including Crimea, using all available means."
9Another major concern is the growing number of people who
are reported missing on all sides of the military conflict in Ukraine.
10The Assembly underlines that only a sustainable political
solution based on respect for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty
and territorial integrity can lead to the improvement of the humanitarian
situation.
Tabled by Mr Ögmundur JÓNASSON, Mr Andrej HUNKO, Mr Tiny KOX, Mr Tuur ELZINGA, Mr Snorre Serigstad VALEN
In the draft resolution, paragraph 10, before the word "respect" insert the following words:
"democratic rights and"
Tabled by Ms Olga KAZAKOVA, Mr Leonid SLUTSKIY, Ms Olga BORZOVA, Mr Anton BELYAKOV, Mr Alexander ROMANOVICH
In the draft resolution, paragraph 10, after the words "territorial integrity", insert the following words:
"and on respect for the rights of all citizens of Ukraine, irrespective of place of residence or nationality".
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In amendment 19, delete the following words:
", irrespective of place of residence or nationality".
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Mr Serhiy LABAZIUK, Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Yuliya LOVOCHKINA, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Ms Arpine HOVHANNISYAN, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Ömer SELVİ
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 10, add the following sentence :
"Dialogue is the essential precondition for the peaceful future of Ukraine".
11The Assembly therefore calls on all sides of the conflict
to:
11.1fully respect and implement
the provisions of the ceasefire signed in Minsk on 5 September 2014 and
refrain from the use of force and violence, particularly against
civilians and civilian infrastructure;
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Mr Serhiy LABAZIUK, Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Ms Arpine HOVHANNISYAN, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Ömer SELVİ, Lord Alexander DUNDEE
In the draft resolution, paragraph 11.1, replace the words "signed in Minsk on 5 September 2014" with the following words:
"provided by the Minsk agreements of 5 and 19 September 2014".
11.2abide unconditionally by international humanitarian and
human rights law and, in particular, by the 1907 Hague Conventions
on the Laws and Customs of War on Land, the 1949 Geneva Convention and
their additional protocols, as well as by the European Convention
on Human Rights (ETS No. 5);
11.3release and exchange all prisoners of war and people detained
as a result of the conflict, and exchange all mortal remains;
11.4ensure immediate and unimpeded access at all times to
all conflict areas for humanitarian actors and investigators, including
the monitoring mission of the Organization for Security and Co-operation
in Europe (OSCE);
11.5provide the relevant Ukrainian authorities and, where
appropriate, international investigative bodies, with all available
evidence and information enabling the conduct of investigations
of alleged atrocities and human rights violations committed on the
territory of Ukraine;
11.6guarantee the voluntary right of return to all people
displaced by the current conflict, ensuring that their return takes
place in safety and dignity; and enable and facilitate the reconstruction
process;
11.7take, without delay, all necessary measures aimed at helping
the families of missing persons to find and, where appropriate,
identify the remains of their loved ones, in close co-operation
with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
11.8take measures to effectively protect the property left
behind by IDPs with a view to securing restitution of such property
in the future.
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Mr Serhiy LABAZIUK, Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Yuliya LOVOCHKINA, Mr Robert WALTER, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Ömer SELVİ
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 11.8, insert the following paragraph:
"ensure the unobstructed delivery of Ukrainian and International humanitarian aid for people in Ukrainian territories uncontrolled by the government and take all measures aimed at preventing the blocking of humanitarian aid".
12Furthermore, the Assembly calls on the relevant Ukrainian
authorities to:
12.1fully comply
with international standards as defined in the 1998 Guiding Principles
on Internal Displacement;
12.2implement the law on the rights and freedoms of IDPs;
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Mr Serhiy LABAZIUK, Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Yuliya LOVOCHKINA, Mr Robert WALTER, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Ömer SELVİ
In the draft resolution, paragraph 12.2, replace the word "implement" with the words "continue implementing"
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 12.2, add the following words:
“and ensure that the surrounding legal framework is complete, coherent and transparent, taking into account the views of relevant international organisations and civil society;”
12.3ensure that IDPs are systematically informed and consulted
about their rights and choices and respect their right to freely
choose whether they want to return home, integrate locally or resettle
in another part of the country, and take measures to assist them
in fulfilling their choice;
12.4eliminate cases of discrimination of Roma people without
identity documents who allegedly encounter difficulties to register
as IDPs;
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Mr Serhiy LABAZIUK, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Yuliya LOVOCHKINA, Mr Robert WALTER, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Ömer SELVİ
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 12.4 with the following paragraph:
"eliminate difficulties to register as IDPs, especially for people without identity documents, with particular attention to respect for the rights of vulnerable groups, including elderly and disabled people, large and needy families, unemployed persons, youth, orphans, victims of the Chernobyl disaster and marginalised and disadvantaged groups;"
12.5develop and put in place policies, structures and programmes
for those IDPs who will be able to return safely to their homes,
or find alternative durable solutions for those who may be prevented
from returning;
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 12.5, insert the following paragraph:
“avoid taking and/or revoke measures relating to provision of essential state services in separatist-controlled areas that may exacerbate the extremely difficult situation of those living there;”
12.6ensure the accountability and transparency of aid beneficiaries
and distribution of international aid, assistance and funding for
IDPs;
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 12.6, insert the following paragraph:
“eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles to international and non-governmental organisations’ humanitarian aid activities;”
12.7investigate and, where appropriate, prosecute all human
rights violations and violations of humanitarian law promptly, independently
and impartially, and fully co-operate with international investigations
where appropriate.
Tabled by Mr Igor MOROZOV, Mr Alexey Ivanovich ALEKSANDROV, Ms Svetlana GORYACHEVA, Ms Olga KAZAKOVA, Ms Olga BORZOVA, Mr Valeriy SUDARENKOV, Mr Anton BELYAKOV
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 12.7, insert the following paragraph:
"fully respect and implement the provisions of the Minsk agreements".
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 12.7, insert the following paragraph:
“take appropriate measures to maintain harmonious relations between IDP and host communities, including by preventing possible stigmatisation of and discrimination against IDPs, and more generally to promote national unity and reconciliation;”
13The Assembly calls on the Russian authorities to:
13.1refrain from destabilising Ukraine
and militarily supporting armed separatists, and use their influence
on them to make them fully respect and implement the provisions
of the Minsk ceasefire;
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 13.1 with the following paragraph:
"refrain from destabilizing Ukraine and financing terrorism in Ukraine, militarily supporting illegal armed groups, and use their influence on them to make them fully respect and implement the provisions of the Minsk agreements";
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In amendment 32, replace the words "terrorism in Ukraine," with the word "and".
13.2ensure the security and respect for human rights of all
those who live under the control of the Russian Federation in Crimea;
Tabled by Mr Igor MOROZOV, Mr Alexey Ivanovich ALEKSANDROV, Ms Svetlana GORYACHEVA, Ms Olga KAZAKOVA, Ms Olga BORZOVA, Mr Valeriy SUDARENKOV, Mr Anton BELYAKOV
In the draft resolution, at the beginning of paragraph 13.2., insert the following words: "continue to".
(If adopted, amendment 1 falls)
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Yuliya LOVOCHKINA, Mr Robert WALTER, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Georgii LOGVYNSKYI
In the draft resolution, paragraph 13.2, replace the words "control of the Russian Federation in Crimea" with the following words:
"de-facto illegal control of the Russian Federation in Crimea and ensure full respect of all obligations of the occupying state in accordance with International Humanitarian Law and provide immediate and unimpeded access of the international human rights monitoring missions to the Crimean peninsula;"
(Falls if amendment 33 is adopted)
Tabled by Mr Ömer SELVİ, Ms Tülin ERKAL KARA, Mr Ahmet Kutalmiş TÜRKEŞ, Mr Mehmet Kasım GÜLPINAR, Mr Yıldırım Tuğrul TÜRKEŞ
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 13.2, insert the following words :
"in particular the Crimean Tatars".
Tabled by Mr Ömer SELVİ, Ms Tülin ERKAL KARA, Mr Ahmet Kutalmiş TÜRKEŞ, Mr Mehmet Kasım GÜLPINAR, Mr Yıldırım Tuğrul TÜRKEŞ
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 13.2, insert the following paragraph:
"conduct prompt, effective and adequate investigations into all cases of human rights violations in Crimea, including the cases of disappearances;"
Tabled by Mr Ömer SELVİ, Ms Tülin ERKAL KARA, Mr Ahmet Kutalmiş TÜRKEŞ, Mr Mehmet Kasım GÜLPINAR, Mr Yıldırım Tuğrul TÜRKEŞ
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 13.2, insert the following paragraph:
"cease disproportionate and excessive searches and checks carried out by armed and masked members of the security forces in Crimean Tatar religious institutions, businesses and private residences".
13.3continue to offer protection to Ukrainian refugees who
request it;
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Yuliya LOVOCHKINA, Mr Robert WALTER, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Ömer SELVİ
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 13.3, add the following words:
"and render assistance to those Ukrainian refugees who wish to return to Ukraine".
13.4simplify the procedure for the submission of an application
for asylum and allow applications to be submitted also in areas
of the Russian Federation not adjacent to Ukraine, particularly
in Moscow and St Petersburg;
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 13.4, insert the following paragraph:
“allow Ukrainian refugees to relocate also to Moscow and St Petersburg in cases where, for example, close relatives are already established there;”
13.5refrain from imposing quotas with regard to the settlement
of immediate asylum seekers;
13.6ensure that those who are granted asylum are systematically
provided with identity documents which allow them to benefit from
access to social services.
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 13.6, insert the following paragraph:
“ensure that efforts to protect Ukrainian refugees do not lead to discriminatory diversion of resources from protection of asylum seekers of other nationalities;”
(If adopted, amendment 15 falls)
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Mr Serhiy LABAZIUK, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Ömer SELVİ, Lord Alexander DUNDEE
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 13.6, insert the following paragraph:
"immediately release all prisoners of war, including member of the Ukrainian parliament and Ukrainian PACE member, N. Savchenko and other Ukrainian citizens who remain illegally detained in Russian prisons."
(Falls if amendment 36 is adopted)
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 13.6, insert the following paragraph:
“immediately release Nadiya Savchenko, a member of the Ukrainian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly, who on 18 June 2014 was taken captive in Ukraine whilst participating in the ongoing conflict and was shortly thereafter taken into the custody of the Russian authorities, which have not yet brought her to trial on any offence.”
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Yuliya LOVOCHKINA, Mr Robert WALTER, Sir Christopher CHOPE, Mr Arkadiusz MULARCZYK, Mr Ömer SELVİ
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 13.6, insert the following paragraph:
"ensure that all initiatives of humanitarian assistance to Ukraine be agreed with the Ukrainian government and implemented in accordance with Ukrainian legislation, international law and established international practices."
14The Assembly calls on the international community to:
14.1continue providing material
and organisational assistance to the Ukrainian IDPs and refugees,
in particular in the winter months, and to assist the Ukrainian
authorities in putting in place long-term assistance programmes,
including material, organisational and medical help, for those IDPs
who will be able to return to their homes safely, as well as for
those who may be prevented from returning;
14.2provide immediate and long-term support for essential
reconstruction efforts, projects to restore water and other essential
services;
14.3ensure the accountability and transparency of aid beneficiaries
whether these be the government, local authorities, international
organisations, non-governmental organisations or others.
Tabled by Mr Ömer SELVİ, Ms Tülin ERKAL KARA, Mr Ahmet Kutalmiş TÜRKEŞ, Mr Mehmet Kasım GÜLPINAR, Mr Yıldırım Tuğrul TÜRKEŞ
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 14.3, insert the following paragraph:
"continue to follow closely the situation in Crimea, in particular regarding the Crimean Tatars, with a view to ensuring their full enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms."
Tabled by Ms Olga KAZAKOVA, Mr Leonid SLUTSKIY, Ms Olga BORZOVA, Mr Anton BELYAKOV, Mr Alexander ROMANOVICH
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 14.3, insert the following paragraph:
"continue to offer protection to Ukrainian refugees who have requested it."
Tabled by Mr Volodymyr ARIEV, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Mr Serhiy LABAZIUK, Ms Olena SOTNYK, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 14.3, insert the following paragraph:
"simplify the procedure for the submission of an application for granting refugee status for Ukrainian nationals."
15The Assembly invites the Council of Europe Development Bank
to consider action with a view to assisting the displaced Ukrainian
population and the reconstruction process in the devastated areas.
