Akhtem Chiygoz
Crimean court refuses to accept complaint of Akhtem Chiygoz about video conference
The ruling on rejection of complaint was issued before the court hearing on August 2
31 Ukrainian citizens more held in Russia – human rights activist
At least 31 Ukrainians, including 16 Crimean Tatars, have been still held in Russian prisons
Custodial term of Akhtem Chiygoz prolonged until July 22
The Russian-controlled court in Crimea has prolonged the custodial term of Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Akhtem Chiygoz until July 22
Council of Europe mission visits Akhtem Chiygoz
They talked for about an hour and a half. They were assisted by an interpreter, offered by the occupying power of Crimea
CoE mission wants to attend hearing over case of February 26
The mission was invited to the court hearing by Nikolai Polozov
Crimean Tatar leader to remain imprisoned on absurd charges
Akhtem Chiygoz was first arrested on Jan 29, 2015, and his detention was recently extended for a further 2 months until June 30
Imprisoned Crimean Tatar Mejlis leader on hunger strike
Akhtem Chiygoz, Deputy Head of the Mejlis or Crimean Tatar representative assembly has gone on hunger strike in protest at being placed in a solitary confinement punishment cell
Cameraman for Silenced Crimean Tatar TV ATR Detained in Crimea
Eskender Nebiyev, cameraman for ATR, the Crimean Tatar TV channel which Russia recently forced off air in Russian-occupied Crimea, is reported to have been detained on Monday after a search was carried out of his home
Occupation Regime proposes “Day of Joy” instead of Crimean Tatar Deportation Anniversary
Top figure in Russian-occupied Crimea has proposed that the “cult” of May 18 – the anniversary of the Deportation of the entire Crimean Tatar People in 1944 should be stopped and Crimeans should instead celebrate a "day of joy"
Columns
More than 60 Crimean political prisoners are already in need of urgent medical care: How to solve this problem
Ukrainian parliament appeals for NATO membership as foundation for lasting peace
Ukraine rejects “pacifying the aggressor” as a path to peace
“Appeasement never works”: Lessons from Bosnia’s post-war justice
