 Source: Chelyabinsk Region Public Oversight Commission Open letter to the media by Vladimir Turbanov, head of the Chief Directorate of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia (GUFSIN Russia) for the Chelyabinsk region and Major-General of the Internal Service Several media outlets and human rights organisations are currently spreading false information about the events at Penal Colony № 6 (PC-6) in the Chelyabinsk Region, regarding the alleged presence of 12 corpses of prisoners beaten by special forces, and their transportation to other prisons. I can give state with full authority that the situation at the Penal Colony is currently stable and fully under the control of the management. Heavy-handed force has not been used against prisoners, and Special Forces have not been summoned. There were no Special Forces casualties. [Read more] |
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