US Embassy pays for NABU's 10th anniversary event at Franko Theater

The US Embassy paid for National Anti-Corruption Bureau’s (NABU) celebratory event on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the law "On NABU", which was held at the Franko Theater in Kyiv.

This is stated in NABU's response to the informational request of the Ukrainian News Agency.

"On October 18, an official event dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Law of Ukraine "On the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine" was held. The financing of this event, including the rental of the premises, was carried out at the expense of the US Embassy in Ukraine," says the response to the request.

During the event, NABU director Semen Kryvonos noted: "We have come a long and difficult way. The way from the actual request for changes and justice, formed by society, the demands of partners and common sense, to clear and concrete achievements that affect the life of the country here and now."

The event at the Theater named after Franko was attended by Uzra Zeya - Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, John Ginkel - Deputy Head of the Mission of the US Embassy in Ukraine and Richard Sanders - Director of the Law Enforcement Division of the US Embassy.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, the former first deputy director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, Gizo Uglava, said that NABU was on the way to losing its independence.