humanrights

Over 110 people illegally deprived of liberty in Russia-occupied Crimea – CHRG
Human rights activists says detainees have suffered torture.11:00, 19 April 2021

Freedom House includes Ukraine in "partly free" countries in 2021
It scored 60 out of 100 possible points.09:25, 14 April 2021

Ombudsperson urges int'l community to react to Russian FSB torturing Ukrainian journalist in custody
Yesipenko was arrested in the temporarily occupied Crimea on March 10.15:15, 08 April 2021

EU accuses Russia of drafting conscripts from occupied Crimea
The Russian Federation is bound by international law, and obliged to ensure the protection of human rights on the peninsula, the EU recalls.23:15, 01 April 2021

U.S. State Dep. releases report on human rights violations in Ukraine
Human rights groups and the United Nations noted significant deficiencies in probes into alleged human rights abuses committed by government security forces.11:30, 31 March 2021

Elderly lady in occupied Crimea sentenced to 12 years over "spying for Ukraine"
Occupation authorities claim the woman, 66, had been gathering Russian navy secrets for Ukraine's military intelligence.10:40, 30 March 2021

Wife of journalist unlawfully detained in Crimea calls on Zelensky to help secure his release
The human rights community says it is likely that the reported has been tortured while in custody.18:00, 19 March 2021

UN tells of human rights violations in occupied Crimea
These include persecution of activists who stand against the occupation, the unlawful conscription of local men into the Russian army ranks, and inhumane conditions in penitentiary facilities, as well as torture and pressure exerted on held persons.21:00, 12 March 2021

March for women's rights takes to Kyiv streets (Photo, video)
This year, activists seek to draw attention to the deteriorating situation of women's rights amid the pandemic.18:00, 08 March 2021

Kremlin prisoner Hlib Shabliy safely back in Ukraine
He had been illegally held behind bars for over four years.23:15, 05 March 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 February 2021

FM Kuleba on Navalny's sentence: Russian authorities hit new lawlessness record
According to Kuleba, Russia isn't willing to respect human rights and freedoms.10:40, 03 February 2021

Ukraine ranks third by number of ECHR applications, after Russia and Turkey – report
In total, the ECHR in 2020 received 41,700 applications against 44,500 in 2019.18:59, 28 January 2021

Occupation authorities in Crimea open 81 cases on locals evading military draft in 2020
At least 28,044 Crimean residents have been called up for "service" in the Russian army since the beginning of the occupation.16:05, 27 January 2021

Torture desk and cells: Photos released of occupied Donetsk's secret prison
Someone from the prison administration might thus be trying to ease punishment for themselves.13:35, 27 January 2021

East Human Rights Group says 164,340 Ukrainians in Donbas have Russian passports
The expedited procedure was used.09:00, 26 January 2021

PACE not to discuss human rights situation in Russia-occupied Crimea – media
Yet, debates on technology, freedom of speech, as well as the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are on the agenda.15:57, 22 January 2021

Germany's Maas says hockey world championship in Belarus "greatest PR gift for Lukashenko"
Belarus must meet "specific requirements" to host the tournament, IIHF chief said.10:40, 15 January 2021