UN Declares Russia's Detention of Journalist Evan Gershkovich Illegal

Experts demand immediate release, citing lack of evidence and discriminatory treatment against Wall Street Journal reporter.

UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention finds espionage charges unsubstantiated.
Gershkovich has been jailed for over a year without credible evidence presented.
The journalist's American nationality is deemed a factor in his detention.
Calls for immediate release and reparations under international law.
Gershkovich faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted in the ongoing trial.