Russia to criminalize Crimean Tatar Mejlis for refusal to collaborate
The Mejlis, or representative assembly of the Crimean Tatar people is likely to be criminalized on the basis of unwarranted warnings about supposed ‘extremism’ or criminal charges brought for opposing Russian occupation of Crimea. …read more Source: Kharkiv Human Rights Protection...
Ukraine Vows Swift End to Political Crisis, Wins EU Offer of Visa-Free Travel
March 17, 2016 …read more Source: Center on Global...
The ‘Least Happy’ People in Europe
It’s not who you might think, says report released ahead of UN World Happiness Day. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Outrage Over Attack On Russian Rights Activist In Grozny
Masked men hurled abuse and projectiles at prominent human rights activist Igor Kalyapin during his trip to Chechnya. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Latest from OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine, based on information received as of 19:30hrs, 15 March 2016
The SMM continued to observe ceasefire violations in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The Mission continued to monitor the withdrawal of weapons. The SMM monitored border areas not controlled by the Government. It was restricted in its freedom of movement, including at a heavy weapons holding area and at a border crossing point in an area not...
In Washington, OSCE PA Secretary General and U.S. lawmakers discuss Assembly priorities
WASHINGTON, 16 March 2016 – OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Secretary General Roberto Montella met with high-ranking members of the U.S. Delegation to the PA in Washington this week for discussions on the Assembly’s current and future work and a range of pressing OSCE issues. The Secretary General met with the Head of the U.S. Delegation and PA...
Ukraine Passes Public Accountability Law
Officials’ asset declarations will soon be open to scrutiny as Kyiv fulfills a promise to Brussels. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
What is EU-Ukraine Association Agreement? What will the Netherlands Gain with it?
The Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine is an international treaty, which includes trade (“Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement”, or DCFTA) and political provision. The Agreement is a win-win process, leading to more trade, more jobs, and lower prices. …read more Source: Institute of World...
Przewalski’s Horses Headed to Russia, Mongolia
European breeding programs are helping keep the critically endangered wild horse from extinction. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
