Ukraine

Revealing identity of Russian POWs: violation of their right to protection against ‘public curiosity’ or existence of ‘compelling public interest’?
Articles - 07 April 2022

Revealing identity of Russian POWs: violation of their right to protection against ‘public curiosity’ or existence of ‘compelling public interest’?

In order to analyze the validity of a possible violation of the relevant provision of GC III, it is necessary to carry out a detailed analysis of the mentioned term "public curiosity", as well as its forms.

At least six thousand people remain in “internats” on the occupied territories
News - 30 March 2022

At least six thousand people remain in “internats” on the occupied territories

Human rights defenders call upon Ministries and other responsible bodies to assess the situation with internats in the war-affected areas and organize the evacuation of those that can be evacuated as soon as possible. 

Evacuation of foreigners from Ukraine: is there really racial discrimination?
Articles - 03 March 2022

Evacuation of foreigners from Ukraine: is there really racial discrimination?

ZMINA spoke with Ukrainians and foreigners, who were the last to be evacuated, to find out if such discrimination was widespread, and to find out how to prevent it

In the trial of Chiygoz the so-called senators of Crimea gave conflicting testimonies
News - 21 June 2017

In the trial of Chiygoz the so-called senators of Crimea gave conflicting testimonies

The court has questioned Sergei Tsekov and Olga Kovitidi as witnesses

In “LPR” and “DPR” children are forced to participate in propaganda events
News - 20 March 2017

In “LPR” and “DPR” children are forced to participate in propaganda events

According to human rights defenders, in Lugansk teachers exert psychological pressure on high-school teachers, promoting the benefits of getting the so-called “LPR” passports

Imprisoned Crimean Tatar Mejlis leader on hunger strike
Articles - 07 May 2015

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

Occupation Regime proposes “Day of Joy” instead of Crimean Tatar Deportation Anniversary
Articles - 07 April 2015

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"