Volodymyr Balukh
Dark-skinned students attacked in Lutsk
Students are afraid of new manifestations of aggression, since attackers have shouted: “Black men!”, which indicates the racist nature of the attack
In Crimea pro-Ukrainian activist Balukh is sentenced to 3 years and 7 months of imprisonment in the colony
The Ukrainian’s defense stated that the case against him was falsified and that the verdict will be appealed in higher instances
In SIZO of Simferopol prisoners are kept in crowded cells and unsanitary conditions – human rights defenders
The state of health of many prisoners has deteriorated due to inhumane conditions of detention
In Donbass militants are holding 121 Ukrainians in captivity
Also, according to the update information of the SBU, currently 418 people are on the list of missing persons
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
Russian Memorial considers Balukh to be political prisoner
Human rights defenders point to a number of contradictions in Balukh's case
Court of occupied Crimea extended arrest of Balukh until March 4
Crimean Human Rights Group reminds that detention of Balukh threatens his health
In Crimea ill activist Balukh will not be transferred from detention center to hospital
There is no basis to keep the Ukrainian in custody even according to the Russian legislation
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