ECHR Orders Russia to Compensate Georgia €250 Million for 2008 War Violations | AI News Digest
On October 14, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ordered Russia to pay Georgia more than €250 million in compensation for human rights abuses linked to the 2008 conflict between the two countries. The court determined that Russia had enforced movement restrictions into the Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which it had recognized as independent following the war. The violations included the use of excessive force, unlawful detentions, and the mistreatment of individuals trying to cross the administrative boundary. This ruling impacts over 29,000 victims, placing the onus on Georgia to create a system for distributing the awarded compensation. Despite Russia's withdrawal from the Council of Europe in 2022, the court asserts that it remains liable for its actions prior to that departure.
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