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Protection of Crimean Tatar Rights

Summary

This motion addresses the systematic persecution of the indigenous Crimean Tatar community in occupied Crimea. It condemns the banning of their representative body and calls for international action to protect human rights.
10 12.05.2016
Other
human rights
social policy
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The motion strongly condemns the decision to ban the Mejlis, the representative body of the Crimean Tatars, as an extremist organization.
  • The European Parliament reaffirms its commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, noting that the annexation of Crimea violates international law.
  • There is a call for the immediate release of political prisoners and activists who have been detained by the occupying authorities.
  • The motion highlights severe restrictions on media freedom, specifically mentioning the closure of Crimean Tatar television channels.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Crimea, in particular of the Crimean Tatars MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Human rights situation in Crimea, in particular of the Crimean Tatars JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Crimean Tatars MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Crimean Tatars MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Crimean Tatars MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Crimean Tatars MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Crimean Tatars MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Crimean Tatars Crimean Tatars
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