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EU, OSCE urge release of Ilmi Umerov, Mejlis asks to strengthen sanctions against Russia
Brussels reiterated its call for all Ukrainian citizens illegally detained by Russia to be guaranteed a safe return to Ukraine.
Journalist Aleksandr Shchetinin found dead in Kyiv
Founder of “New Region” Russian news agency, journalist Aleksandr Shchetinin was found dead in Kyiv
SBU officers in Mykolayiv region detain journalist for several hours, seize his phone
The Independent Media Trade Union of Ukraine (IMTUU) calls on the Security Service of Ukraine to conduct an internal investigation against the officers who detained journalist
Umerov’s health getting worse in Crimean psychiatric clinic
Umerov’s lawyer Mark Feygin considers the forcible detention at a psychiatric clinic to be tortures
Umerov’s Phone Seized and Lawyer Banned
Umerov has been taking several medications regularly for years and can’t go without them. He has third degree Parkinson's disease, hypertension, and diabetes
Crimean Political Prisoner Speaks about his Detention
Crimean Political Prisoner Yuriy Ilchenko Speaks about his Detention in occupied Crimea
Detainees in Crimea Kept in Inhumane Conditions
Nearly 2,500 people are held in a detention facility in Simferopol, although it is only designed for 1,100 people
Committee to Protect Human Rights in Crimea Being Formed
Сommittee will be to develop a mechanism for lawyers to visit Crimea in order to participate in trials of Ukrainian citizens on the peninsula, as well as to protect their interests
Yevhen Panov, Accused by Russia of “Sabotage,” was Probably Tortured
Euromaidan SOS draws attention of the international community to the need for control over Yevhen Panov’s case, including unhindered access to an independent lawyer who can provide expert legal assistance
Two More “Sabotage” Suspects Arrested in Occupied Crimea
It was also reported that two people who have been have been held in relation to the case are locals who have recently received Russian citizenship
Crimea disinforms about slow work of Ukrainian crossing points
Border guards claim the crossing points are working according to a regular schedule
Rallies banned in Crimea’s Sevastopol
The reason was nearby location of the secure facilities and the "office" of Russian President Vladimir Putin
Legal trap or justification of crimes: Experts comment on trials of Ukrainian volunteer soldiers
"People, who justify killing, rape and torture of the local population by military action, have probably forgotten what we fought on Maidan for..."
Rally in support of Crimean Muslims held in Kyiv
Investigation has no evidence pointing to the preparation of acts of terrorism or other violent actions by the suspects in the case
Tombinski: EU not to delay decision on visa-free regime for Ukraine
The EU will not postpone the decision to grant visa-free regime for Ukrainians
OSCE to create mission to protect rights of journalists in Crimea
The Office of OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović has decided to create a special mission to protect the rights of journalists in Crimea
Ukrainian Justice Minister: 1,800 judges to be dismissed after judicial reform
1,800 Ukrainian judges will be dismissed after the constitutional amendments related to judiciary are passed. Competition will be announced for vacant positions
Security officers of occupied Crimea prevent lawyer of detained Crimean Tatars from visiting his clients
The security officers of the occupied Crimea Three were holding the Crimean Tatars during May 26
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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
