U.S. Police Must Reject Events with Chechen Rights Abusers
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Demand NYPD & SAPD to denounce participation in and withdraw from UAE Swat events with units accused of war crimes. Let's champion dignity and justice

The New York Police Department (NYPD) and San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) recently participated in the UAE Swat Challenge, a move that has sparked widespread dismay. Why? They stood alongside the Chechen Akhmat Kadyrov special police regiment, a unit implicated in egregious war crimes in Ukraine and human rights abuses in Chechnya, including violence against the LGBT+ community.


On the event’s website, the Dubai police say the goal of the tournament is to “foster an exchange of tactical techniques and skills among international Swat teams”, as well as to “create cooperation between all Swat teams on a global level and for members”


The Chechen regiment's presence at the event, alongside the participation of western law enforcement teams, raises serious ethical questions and concerns about the legitimization of their actions. The competition's alignment with such forces contradicts the values and commitments of the United States to human rights and dignity.


Your signature on this petition is a stand against normalizing relations with groups that systematically violate human rights, and an appeal to uphold universal principles of justice and humanity.

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To NYPD Commissioner, SAPD Chief of Police, U.S. Department of Justice:

We, the undersigned, call upon the NYPD Commissioner, the SAPD Chief of Police, and the U.S. Department of Justice to immediately withdraw all participation from the UAE Swat Challenge and similar events that include groups like the Chechen Akhmat Kadyrov special police regiment. 


These units have been implicated in war crimes and human rights abuses, and the association with such entities tarnishes the reputation of U.S. law enforcement and betrays our values. 


We urge U.S. law enforcement leaders and the U.S. Department of Justice to not only withdraw from such events but also to publicly denounce participation in any activities that affiliate with groups like the Chechen Akhmat Kadyrov regiment. This request extends to seeking a public commentary from U.S. officials on the matter.


We demand a commitment to upholding human rights standards and a clear disassociation from any events that undermine them.

Campaign started by NC SOS Crisis Group
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Campaign started by NC SOS Crisis Group

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