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Crimean Tatar activist Edem Bekirov: "We must fight for return of all prisoners from Russia"

He expressed support for the relatives of Crimean Tatar and Ukrainian political prisoners.

10:20, 30.09.2019

MFA Ukraine calls on Russia to release Bekirov, Kolchenko

The foreign ministry pointed to Bekirov's deteriorating health and the refusal of the Russian court to change custody in a penal colony to correctional labor.

16:00, 15.08.2019

HRW says activist Bekirov detained in occupied Crimea urgently needs hospital care

The detention facility authorities took Bekirov to several "medical consultations" that were not effective.

20:55, 04.08.2019

MFA Ukraine calls on int'l community to look into developments around held Crimean Tatar activist's illness

The foreign ministry has expressed concern over the deterioration of Bekirov’s health condition.

23:10, 23.07.2019

"Crimea is Ukraine:" U.S. responds to Russia-controlled 'court' decisions on Ukrainians

U.S. diplomats call on Russia to immediately release all Ukrainian political prisoners.

12:55, 08.06.2019