Crimean Tatars
More than 60 Crimean political prisoners are already in need of urgent medical care: How to solve this problem
The main problem that political prisoners face behind bars is that they are systematically denied medical care; in particular, prisoners with disabilities, the elderly, and those who have chronic diseases or have been tortured and have acquired serious illnesses as a result of inhuman conditions of detention, ZMINA human rights advocate Viktoria Nesterenko states
Editor of Crimean Tatar children’s magazine Edie Muslimova abducted in temporarily occupied Crimea (updated)
"Armanchyq" has been published in Crimea since 2011 and is released monthly
No compromise on Crimea: Mejlis warns against false peace in Ukraine through territorial concessions
Speaking on behalf of the indigenous Crimean Tatar people, the Mejlis insists that any official negotiations to end the Russian-Ukrainian war must be predicated on restoring Ukraine's territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders
Human rights analysts document 42 deaths of Crimean draftees in October
Russian occupation authorities continue to hide the number of Crimean casualties in its war against Ukraine
Ukrainian parliament appeals for NATO membership as foundation for lasting peace
Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasised the historical parallels between Soviet-Russian occupation and Russia's modern-day aggression against Ukraine. He pointed out that Latvia, having experienced occupation and deportations, understands the tragic history of the Crimean Tatars and, by supporting Ukraine, becomes an integral part of the Crimea Platform
Ukraine rejects “pacifying the aggressor” as a path to peace
Refat Chubarov urged continued use of the Ukrainian Peace Formula to increase political and diplomatic pressure on dictator Putin and his supporters
When in doubt, stand with the victim, not the aggressor
Szymon Hołownia stressed that the Russian occupation of Crimea violates international law, and the world must not stay silent in the face of this crime. Hołownia urged the international community to continue supporting Ukraine, as resilience and solidarity are crucial to achieving peace and security
Crimean Human Rights Group calls for new international laws against inciting genocide
Iryna Siedova, a researcher of the Crimean Human Rights Group stated that a present-day task for international community to actively start developing new advanced instruments for identifying calls for genocide and bringing the guilty to justice
Ukraine sanctions 11 more illegitimate “judges” in Russian-occupied Crimea for persecuting residents and indigenous people
The Mission of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea views these sanctions as a crucial tool in disrupting repressive mechanisms in the temporarily occupied territories and limiting the occupation administration's ability to continue persecutions
Ukraine to give Vatican list of journalists illegally held by Russia – Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy and the Pope agreed that Ukraine would provide a list of journalists currently held captive in Russia and would discuss the release of civilians and deported children
Petition calls on German Bundestag to recognize Soviet crimes against Crimea’s Indigenous people – Crimean Tatars
Over 46% of the Crimeans (Crimean Tatars) perished from hunger, disease, forced labour, and inhumane living conditions within the first few years following the deportation 1944
Crimean death toll rises: at least 769 locals killed after illegal Russian draft
The Mission pointed out that the actual number of casualties may be higher, as Russia is concealing its real losses
Kremlin’s forgotten political prisoners in Crimea: Human rights advocates urge global focus on Ukrainian hostages at the Crimea Platform
In this article, ZMINA reveals what was debated on the sidelines of the summit, the potential prerequisites for peace, the scale of the crisis involving Crimeans persecuted by Russia, and why raising awareness is crucial to achieving justice
Understanding Russia’s colonial aspirations is key to peace talks
Rory Finnin insists, when discussing peace in Ukraine, it's impossible to ignore the historical context. The Crimean Peninsula, home to Crimean Tatars for centuries, has become a symbol of Russian imperial ambitions. Understanding this complex history is crucial for countering Kremlin propaganda and finding ways to justly resolve the conflict
Russia’s іmperial ambitions: How control of Crimea shapes the future of Eastern Europe
We must learn from the Minsk and Normandy processes. Russia has historically used peace talks to undermine partners and prepare for future conflicts. The international community must maintain consensus and prioritize Ukraine's sovereignty, Prof. Wilfried Jilge stated
Zelenskyy pleads for Muslim nations to lead efforts in freeing Crimean Tatars and other political prisoners illegally detained by Russia
Zelenskyy emphasised the need for pressure on Russia from all partners to establish a proper exchange system based on the principle of "everyone for everyone." Zelenskyy pointed out that, based on previous experience, releasing political prisoners has been extremely challenging
Ukrainian parliament calls for global recognition of 1944 Crimean Tatar deportation as genocide
Ukraine, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Canada, and Poland have already officially recognised the deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide
Russian authorities intensify pressure on detained Crimean journalist Remzi Bekirov. Human rights defenders call for letter writing campaign
Since the citizen of Ukraine arrived in Abakan, wardens have repeatedly and unjustifiably placed Bekirov in a punishment cell
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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
