religion

Jehovah’s Witness Vitaliy Buryk arrested in temporarily occupied Kerch
News - 15 October 2024

Jehovah’s Witness Vitaliy Buryk arrested in temporarily occupied Kerch

Occupation authorities claim the 53-year-old Kerch resident allegedly organised meetings of a district branch of this religious organization and stored banned literature at home

Jehovah’s Witnesses jailed for six years by sham “court” in temporarily occupied Crimea
News - 09 October 2024

Jehovah’s Witnesses jailed for six years by sham “court” in temporarily occupied Crimea

The convicted men maintain their innocence regarding charges of organizing extremist activities and have requested acquittal in their appeals

Kremlin’s forgotten political prisoners in Crimea: Human rights advocates urge global focus on Ukrainian hostages at the Crimea Platform
Articles - 23 September 2024

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

Russians damage mosque and islamic cultural center in Kyiv
News - 02 September 2024

Russians damage mosque and islamic cultural center in Kyiv

Local authorities reported that debris from destroyed missiles injured three people

Ukraine condemned destruction of Holy Cross Exaltation Church in temporarily occupied Yevpatoriia
News - 01 September 2024

Ukraine condemned destruction of Holy Cross Exaltation Church in temporarily occupied Yevpatoriia

The Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea has initiated criminal proceedings under Article 438, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ("Violation of the laws and customs of war")

Russians dismantled last Ukrainian church in temporarily occupied Crimea
News - 22 July 2024

Russians dismantled last Ukrainian church in temporarily occupied Crimea

Parishioners refused to cooperate despite constant threats and pressure to follow the so-called court ruling. Thereby the Russian-controlled authorities in Yevpatoriia filed another court appeal, this time seeking to demolish the temple on their own and make the parishioners cover the costs

Russia persecutes at least 25 Crimean residents for their faith as Jehovah’s Witnesses
News - 12 December 2023

Russia persecutes at least 25 Crimean residents for their faith as Jehovah’s Witnesses

As reported by “Jehovah’s Witnesses”, at least 25 Crimean residents have been persecuted for their faith. Six of them have been serving sentences in the penal colonies

Russia is slowly killing the Crimean Tatar people in the temporarily occupied peninsula – Mufti of Crimea
News - 21 October 2023

Russia is slowly killing the Crimean Tatar people in the temporarily occupied peninsula – Mufti of Crimea

The Mufti of Crimea and Chairman of the Religious Administration of Muslims in Crimea, Aider Rustemov, declared that Russia is systematically oppressing the Crimean Tatar people in the temporarily occupied peninsula

A suspicion is announced against anti-corruption activist Shabunin
News - 16 August 2017

A suspicion is announced against anti-corruption activist Shabunin

Law enforcers have re-qualified the case over the night. The activist faces correctional labor for a period of up to two years, or restriction of freedom for up to three years, or imprisonment for up to three years

A 15-year old boy was injured during the shelling in Donetsk region
News - 09 June 2017

A 15-year old boy was injured during the shelling in Donetsk region

The teen was brought to a hospital in Pokrovsk, where he received medical aid

Militants “convicted” historian Kozlovskyy to imprisonment for more than two years
News - 04 May 2017

Militants “convicted” historian Kozlovskyy to imprisonment for more than two years

Neither the age of Ihor Kozlovskyy or the fact that he has a disabled son in his care were not enough to serve as mitigating circumstances for the "court"

Mykola Semena calls on OSCE to create legal body to protect civil liberties, human rights in Crimea
News - 23 September 2016

Mykola Semena calls on OSCE to create legal body to protect civil liberties, human rights in Crimea

The statement was read out by Semena’s lawyer Alexander Popkov

Ukraine wins 117 medals, ranked third at Paralympic Games in Rio
News - 19 September 2016

Ukraine wins 117 medals, ranked third at Paralympic Games in Rio

The Ukrainian team won 117 medals at the XV Summer Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and finished third in the medal table

How confessions are suppressed by militants in Donbas (PHOTOS)
Columns - 14 September 2016

How confessions are suppressed by militants in Donbas (PHOTOS)

Freedom of conscience? No, haven’t heard of it…

Public religious rites are only allowed in 366 locations in Crimea
News - 14 September 2016

Public religious rites are only allowed in 366 locations in Crimea

The public religious rites are allowed to be carried out only in 366 locations in the entire occupied Crimea

Ukrainians to pay 9,000 euros to compensate for torturing Kharkiv resident by police
News - 29 June 2016

Ukrainians to pay 9,000 euros to compensate for torturing Kharkiv resident by police

Law enforcement officers tortured him and his wife all night long

Prosecutor’s office continues abusing function of general supervision – expert
News - 05 February 2016

Prosecutor’s office continues abusing function of general supervision – expert

Since autumn of 2014, according to the new law, the prosecutors are not allowed to check the enterprise or government agencies, or to require them to provide certain documents or other information

Qualification Commission not considers ban on recording court hearing to be violation
News - 24 December 2015

Qualification Commission not considers ban on recording court hearing to be violation

The judge of Shostka District Court demanded that the journalist filed a motion to record the open court hearing with voice recorder