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Russia holding behind bars nine civic journalists from occupied Crimea – MFA Ukraine

All 12 independent Crimean Tatar media outlets were forced out of Crimea since start of Russian occupation.

18:40, 06.06.2021

After Portugal blocks reference on deportation of Crimean Tatars in EU's statement, MFA Ukraine summons envoy

First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova informed the ambassador in detail about the tragic events of 1944 when Crimean Tatars had been forcibly deported from their homeland by the Soviet totalitarian regime.

11:55, 21.05.2021

Zelensky tables indigenous peoples bill in parliament

The document defines indigenous peoples' rights in Ukraine.

22:45, 18.05.2021

Genocide of Crimean Tatar people: Ukraine honors memory of victims

On this day in 1944, the Soviet authorities started deporting the Crimean Tatars from their native land.

09:00, 18.05.2021

Over 110 people illegally deprived of liberty in Russia-occupied Crimea – CHRG

Human rights activists says detainees have suffered torture.

11:00, 19.04.2021

Cabinet approves Concept of Crimean Tatar language development

The concept offers opportunities for everyone to master the language.

19:30, 07.04.2021

Zelensky's team reacts to raids in occupied Crimea

Each case of illegal political persecution is recorded and forwarded to Ukraine's law enforcement.

12:45, 17.02.2021

Mass searches reported in Crimean Tatars' homes in Russia-occupied peninsula (Photo, video)

Occupation authorities are detaining activists, pressing terrorism charges, the report says.

09:25, 17.02.2021

Reintegration ministry drafts concept for promoting Crimean Tatar language

The ministry has already turned to Google and Duolingo to integrate the Crimean Tatar language into their technological platforms.

14:50, 27.01.2021

U.S. Embassy concerned over detention of 120 Crimean Tatars in occupied Crimea

The diplomats stressed Crimea is Ukraine.

21:10, 15.01.2021

Ukrainian police respond to detention of 120 Crimean Tatars in occupied Crimea

People were on their way to Rostov-on-Don for a court hearing in the "Hizb ut-Tahrir case".

19:30, 12.01.2021

Occupied Crimea: 177 children of arrested Crimean Tatars grow up without fathers

The Bizim Balalar and Crimean Childhood charities were created to help children whose fathers are political prisoners.

09:25, 14.12.2020

Ombudsperson condemns sentencing of Islyamov in Russian-occupied Crimea

Denisova has called on the international community to respond to the flagrant repression on the part of the occupying authorities pursued against Ukrainian citizens.

16:05, 10.12.2020

Kremlin-controlled court sentences prominent Crimean Tatar activist in absentia to 19 years in prison

Islyamov's lawyer Nikolay Polozov has repeatedly stated that the persecution of his client is politically motivated.

14:25, 10.12.2020

UN calls on Moscow to stop conscription to Russian army in Crimea

The secretary-general has also called on Russia to ensure in Crimea availability of education in Ukrainian and transfers of local residents, including detainees, outside the occupied territory.

10:15, 09.10.2020

Russian propagandists to visit occupied Crimea to "explain" events on peninsula – Chubarov

Russia is trying to present the Mejlis as "an extremist organization."

16:30, 05.10.2020

Zelensky elaborates on Crimea-related issues to be raised internationally

The Ukrainian leader says geopolitical support is important to Ukraine.

17:59, 29.09.2020

Russia raiding Crimean Tatar activists' homes in occupied Crimea (Photos, video)

Searches are being conducted in several areas of the occupied peninsula simultaneously.

11:05, 31.08.2020

Ukraine sends Russia list of illegally detained Crimean Tatars for next swap

Zelensky during his latest phone talks Putin had initiated a discussion on the release of 22 Crimean Tatars.

14:00, 07.08.2020

Crimean political prisoner's missing toddler found dead near house after three days

Musa Suleimanov went missing in the village of Strohanivka, Simferopol district, Crimea, on July 24.

15:30, 26.07.2020

RFE/RL: Russia-controlled court sentences Crimean Tatar for participation in resistance group

He was sentenced to eight years in prison.

20:55, 22.07.2020

Human rights activists report repressions against Crimean Tatars in occupied Crimea

Russia continues repressions against the Crimean Tatars and pro-Ukrainian citizens in the annexed peninsula, Bariev says.

22:55, 14.07.2020

Two Crimean Tatars detained during July 7 searches to remand in custody until Sept 9 – NGO

The hearings were held behind closed doors.

16:10, 09.07.2020

EU expects Russia to end pressure on Crimean Tatars

The EU expects all illegally detained Ukrainians to be released without delay.

22:59, 08.07.2020

U.S. Embassy in Kyiv concerned by detentions of Crimean Tatars on July 7

The U.S. diplomats reiterate Russia must free all Ukrainian political prisoners.

14:25, 07.07.2020

Ukraine to get occupied Crimea back – Zelensky

Zelensky has congratulated all Ukrainians, primarily the Crimean Tatars, on Day of the Crimean Tatar flag.

16:00, 26.06.2020

No amendments to Russian Constitution can prevent Crimea de-occupation – Ukraine's FM

Putin has scheduled a vote on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation for July 1.

15:00, 26.06.2020

Ukraine to initiate creation of international platform to end Russian occupation of Crimea

The issue of the occupied peninsula will always be among the priorities until it is returned to Ukraine.

15:59, 02.06.2020

Ukraine calls on international community to condemn violations by Russia of Crimean Tatars' rights, freedoms

The Ukrainian parliament urged to lift the illegal restrictions on Crimean Tatars' right to keep their representative institutions, including the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people.

15:45, 02.06.2020

Zelensky taps Crimean Tatar Dzhaparova for post of deputy foreign minister

Representatives of the Crimean Tatar people should be represented at the highest diplomatic level, president believes.

18:30, 18.05.2020

Six countries express support to Crimean Tatars in struggle for their rights – joint statement

The 76th anniversary of the deportation of Crimean Tatars is observed on May 18.

16:25, 18.05.2020

RFE/RL: Russian court rejects Crimean blogger's appeal

Memedeminov was arrested in Crimea in late March 2018 on charges his YouTube videos incited followers to commit acts of terrorism.

23:46, 14.05.2020

Dzhemilev: Not all Crimean Tatars illegally held in Russia may agree to be swapped

The Kremlin categorically opposes the release of Crimean Tatars, the official says.

16:30, 10.03.2020

Russia "fully destroyed" political rights in Crimea – Freedom House

Russia has made impossible any opposition activity, persecuting people for any form of dissent in Crimea.

21:50, 08.03.2020

Turkish position on Crimea "firm" – envoy

Guldere noted that this year, Ukraine is marking not only the sixth year of resistance to the Russian occupation of Crimea but also the 76th anniversary of the deportation of Crimean Tatars.

23:50, 26.02.2020

RFE/RL: Ukraine's Crimean Tatar TV asks EU for money to stay afloat

The resolution called on the European Commission to provide financial assistance to the Crimean Tatar channel as well as other media in exile in Ukraine.

10:40, 25.02.2020

Russia's FSB detains Crimean resident for "participating in illegal armed formation"

Criminal proceedings were initiated under Part 2 of Article 208 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

13:00, 17.02.2020

RFE/RL: Crimean Tatar TV channel in Ukraine blames lack of state funding for imminent closure

Due to the financial shortfall, ATR has slashed 90 percent of its own programming and dismissed 45 percent of its staff.

10:36, 11.02.2020

Crimean Tatars' leader Dzhemilev speaks about "silence" on occupied peninsula

Dzhemilev says those who could speak and express their point of view were either abducted or killed, or are in prison.

10:42, 30.01.2020

RFE/RL: Russia bans Ukrainian journalist from entering Russian-occupied Crimea until 2054

He was also photographed and fingerprinted at the administrative line between Crimea and the rest of Ukraine.

16:25, 19.01.2020

Another political trial of Crimean Tatars to be held in Russia on Jan 9 – lawyer

Rustem Emiruseinov faces life imprisonment, while other defendants in the case, Arsen Abkhairov and Eskender Abdulganiev, may face up to 20 years in prison.

13:40, 09.01.2020

Activist: Ukrainian, Crimean-Tatar language learning being squeezed in Crimea – media

Seven Ukrainian schools functioned on the peninsula before Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an order to send troops in early 2014 to seize the Ukrainian territory.

16:35, 02.01.2020

Crimean Tatars' Chubarov furious over lack of Crimea prisoners on swap list

The President's Office has held no consultations on the issue with the Mejlis, the official claims.

13:35, 27.12.2019

U.S. calls on Russia to immediately release Crimean Tatar, other Ukrainian prisoners (Video)

American diplomats point to numerous violations of human rights in Russia-occupied Crimea.

10:40, 11.12.2019

Russian court sentences Crimean Tatar activist Seytosmanov to 17 years in prison

Seytosmanov is a defendant in the case of the Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami organization, which is outlawed in Russia.

14:08, 05.12.2019

Chubarov: Silence about Crimea at Normandy Four summit could look as consent to annexation

Chubarov believes it is necessary to turn to partners, namely French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

13:40, 29.11.2019

U.S. Embassy calls on Russia to immediately free six Crimeans convicted in Hizb ut-Tahrir case

The organization is banned in Russia as a terrorist organization but operates legally in Ukraine.

23:55, 13.11.2019

Ukraine to complain to UN court about Russia's "Hizb ut-Tahrir cases"

Ukraine considers the cases to be unlawful and sees them as persecution of Crimeans by occupying authorities.

14:40, 13.11.2019

RFE/RL: Six Crimeans get lengthy prison terms on extremism charges

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry protested against the court's illegal ruling.

21:55, 12.11.2019

Pro-Putin organization members from occupied Crimea meeting with Czech president "provocation" – Ukraine diplomats

The Ukrainian side has urged Czech officials "not to flirt" with Russian invaders and their puppets amid ongoing persecution of pro-Ukrainian Crimea residents.

10:40, 31.10.2019