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• Head of Discrimination Prevention Department of the Ombudsmans Office quits work due to conflict with the Ombudsman Romans Apsitis
• MP Jurijs Sokolovskis: Russian speaking opposition in the Saeima will continue active work on issues important for Russian residents

The Head of Discrimination Prevention Department of the Ombudsman’s Office Kristine Dupate decided to quit work due to conflict with the Ombudsman Romans Apsitis. Mrs. Dupate considers that Romans Apsitis is too passive and does not understand the role of the Ombudsman. As reported, recently, 26 employees of the Ombudsman Office demanded resignation of Mr. Apsitis arguing that he is not competent in human rights issues and his decisions are not independent.

The Head of Discrimination Prevention Department of the Ombudsmans Office Kristine Dupate decided to quit work due to conflict with the Ombudsman Romans Apsitis. Mrs. Dupate considers that Romans Apsitis is too passive and does not understand the role of the Ombudsman. As reported, recently, 26 employees of the Ombudsman Office demanded resignation of Mr. Apsitis arguing that he is not competent in human rights issues and his decisions are not independent. Vesti Segodnya

According to the MP Jurijs Sokolovskis (FHRUL), Russian speaking opposition in the Saeima will continue active work on issues such as Russian language, education and citizenship until problems with these issues are solved. Mr. Sokolovskis believes that opposition is like a lawyer for residents ignored by authorities.

According to the MP Jurijs Sokolovskis (FHRUL), Russian speaking opposition in the Saeima will continue active work on issues such as Russian language, education and citizenship until problems with these issues are solved. Mr. Sokolovskis believes that opposition is like a lawyer for residents ignored by authorities. Chas