Communicated case against Russia (Application No. 21977/20)

• R.Y. v Russia (Application No. 21977/20): The case concerns the removal of the applicant, who is HIV-positive, to Uzbekistan. He complains that if returned he would face a real risk of treatment contrary to Article 3 due to his sexual orientation.

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