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Pussy Riot verdict will be announced on 17th August
Thursday 9th August 2012 | Osh
The prosecutor has asked, on Tuesday 7th August, for three years in internment camp against the three young women of Pussy Riot, judged in Moscow for having been singing ''punk pray'' songs with anti-Putin connotations in the main cathedral of the city last Febuary.
The prosecutor claimed that Pussy Riot's behaviour was ostentatious and full of hatred and hostility towards religion, and blasphemy inside a church is an insult toward God. The history of Russia suffers from a well-known lack of respect for human rights, and during a period when all eyes are focused on the Olympic Games, the government operates this trial in the manner of Stalin; regarding its speed , with expeditious proceedings, lawyers sermoned by the judge and defense witnesses were denied the opportunity of properly fulfilling their role.
Moreover, it was mentionned that Pussy Riot have endured unacceptable treatment during their detention since March. Violetta Volokova, one of the band's lawers, said that she has been the witness of violence and inhumane behaviour towards the three girls. She mentionned to the audience that Nadejda - 22, Ekaterina - 29, and Maria - 24 years old have been prevented from sleeping, were not normaly fed and have been humiliated.
The Pussy Riot received the support of many personalities, from Russia and abroad including the guitarist of The Who, Pete Townshend and the singer of English band Pet Shop Boys. In the latest instance, Madonna showed her back during a concert and her back had Pussy Riot written on her naked skin.
Madonna defends Pussy Riot at Moscow gig by itnnews
The Pussy Riot are now a symbol of repression in Russia .Their imprisonment would only exacerbate resentment against the orthodox church and government. Their release would encourage the opposition against Russian oppression. Because we have the right here in our free European democracies to commit ourselves to these kinds of issues, we should all click the link and Free Pussy Riot .
Flore Saint-Cyr
