Yanukovych files lawsuit against Ukraine with ECHR

Yanukovych files lawsuit against Ukraine with ECHR

"In his complaint, he has asked the court to acknowledge the violation of his rights under the European Convention on Human Rights, including the right to a fair trial (Article 6), the right to an effective investigation into the attempts on his life and the right to protect his life (Article 2), as well as the right not to be discriminated against on political grounds and on grounds of their beliefs (Article 14)," reads a press release.

In Ukraine five criminal cases are opened against Viktor Yanukovych - crimes committed at the Maidan, criminal organization, appropriation of state budget funds, acquisition of Sukholuchye forest lands and buildings with the land of "Mezhyhiria" residence.