Republic of Latvia: Michael Abramkin

Index Number: EUR 52/001/1994
Date Published: 3 October 1994
Categories: Europe And Central Asia, Latvia

AI is concerned that Michael Abramkin may soon be executed. He was sentenced to death on 2 February 1994 by the Latvian Supreme Court, having been convicted on three counts of murder. He is believed to have chosen not to submit an appeal for clemency to the President. However, AI believes that his case is still due to be considered by the President.