122 Crimean Muslims persecuted since Russia’s 2014 annexation: CTRC
Russia has “actively persecuted” members of the Crimean Tatar indigenous group since its illegal annexation of the Ukrainian peninsula in 2014.
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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.
Military resistance of Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars claims sabotage on railroad between Moscow and Kursk Oblast
A Ukrainian partisan group claimed responsibility for burning a relay box on a crucial railway line connecting Moscow and Kursk Oblast.
Russian authorities conceal whereabouts of Crimean Tatar activist Aziz Akhtemov
Akhtemov, along with his cousin, was convicted in 2021 on politically motivated charges and sentenced to 13 years.
Fourth Crimea Platform Summit draws over 60 international participants in Kyiv
The high-ranking officials discussed the ongoing Russian occupation of Crimea, reaffirmed support for Ukraine's sovereignty, and strategized on deoccupation efforts and diplomatic pressure on Russia.
For Crimean Tatars, Crimea’s liberation is a question of national survival
Revisiting the blackest pages of history, 18 May stands as a solemn reminder of a genocide not often…
Crimean Tatar political prisoner died in a Russian prison
Crimean Tatar activist Dzhemil Hafarov, who was previously convicted by the Russian “court” in occupied Crimea, died on 10 February…
First English-language course about Crimea dispels Russian imperial narratives on peninsula’s history
Crimea has made important appearances in the broader region throughout history. During Antiquity, Greek colonies appeared…
“Russia killed my grandfather, deported my mother, arrested my sons.” Crimean Tatar historian on “intentional extermination” of his people
Remembering the past Shukri Seytumerov knows every street, every alley, every building of old Bakhchisaray. He is a…
Time for world to recognize Stalin’s deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide – activist
It is 78 years since Stalin deported the entire indigenous population of Crimea to Central Asia, killing half…
Daily review: Russia escalates conflict in Donbas, Biden convinced Putin decided to invade, Ukraine commemorates Heavenly Hundred
Past 24 hours in the war zone Ukraine’s Joint Forces Operation Staff reported 49 attacks by Russian-hybrid forces…