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Crimean Tatar activist: Russian propaganda in Crimea worse than during Soviet era

Russian propaganda in occupied Crimea is more intense than ever, says Crimean Tatar activist Amet Bekir. He compares today’s repression to Soviet-era crackdowns, warning that fear grips every household under Russian rule.

byOlena Mukhina

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1029: Czech Republic recognizes deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide

Meanwhile, reports say European nations may consider deploying 100,000 peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Czech Senate unanimously recognizes deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide

In a historic vote, the Czech Senate unanimously recognized the 1944 Soviet deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide, joining several other nations in acknowledging this dark chapter of World War II.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Opinion

Russia weaponizes history to erase Crimean Tatar identity

As an exiled Crimean Tatar journalist, I've witnessed my people's desperate struggle to preserve our language, traditions, and very existence in the face of renewed Russian oppression.

byElmaz Asan

Crimean Tatars attend a pro-Ukraine rally in Simferopol during the Russian special operation to annex Crimea. March 14, 2014.

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Poland recognizes Russian deportation of Crimean Tatars in 1944 as genocide

This marks a significant step in the ongoing fight for justice for the Crimean Tatars, who have endured suffering under both the Russian Empire and the current occupation of Crimea.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine proves decade-long pattern of Russian human rights abuses in occupied Crimea

The European Court of Human Rights validated Ukraine's assertions of systematic human rights violations committed by Russia against Ukrainian citizens in Crimea, effectively dismissing Russia's narrative of Crimea's "voluntary" accession, as the court acknowledged evidence of forced citizenship changes, unlawful detentions, and the illegal imposition of Russian legislation.

byVira Kravchuk

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Activists report mass repressions in Crimea against pro-Ukrainian supporters and Crimean Tatars

Since the beginning of the occupation of Crimea, the Russian Federation has initiated a broad repressive campaign against the peninsula's residents, leading to over 300 political prisoners and numerous administrative and criminal proceedings targeting Crimean Tatars and pro-Ukrainian activists,

byOlena Mukhina

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FAQs

Ten things about the Crimean Tatar deportation you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask

The hushed-up Soviet crime is one that Russia continues to spin in its ongoing occupation of Crimea, and one that Ukraine insists was genocide

byAlya ShandraandbyYuliia Rudenko

Ukraine claims milestone in top UN Court, but Russia left unpunished

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Russian Aggression

Ukraine claims milestone in top UN Court, but Russia left unpunished

After nearly 7 years, the International Court of Justice issued a nuanced ruling on Ukraine's case over Russian violations in occupied Crimea and Donbas - one with symbolic meaning but limited tangible impact for now.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Crimean Tatar political prisoner requires urgent medical assistance, human rights defenders say

Crimean Tatar Remzi Memetov who was sentenced to 8.9 years in prison by the Russian occupation authorities needs…

byOlena Mukhina

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Russia persecuted 202 Crimean Tatars since 2014 for “political reasons,” activists say

Since the Russian occupation of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula in 2014, 301 individuals, including 202 Crimean Tatars have been…

byOlena Mukhina

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Russian occupiers abduct Crimean Tatar, his wife, and children

In occupied Crimea, Russian security forces have abducted 30-year-old Crimean Tatar Asan Zekeriaiev in Staryi Krym after conducting…

byOlena Mukhina

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Occupation police detain journalist reporting on case of arrested Crimean Tatar leader

Crimean Tatar Luftiye Zudiyeva and 12 others were taken to the police while attempting to attend an open court session on the arrest of Crimean Tatar leader Nariman Dzhelyal, accused of sabotage shortly after attending a forum dedicated to the liberation of Crimea

byMaria Tril