without clear identification insignias how blocked them. Later on, some of the Crimean Tatars
crossed to mainland Ukraine. When the procession of people headed by Messrs. Jemilev and
Chubarov tried to cross the border again, they were stopped. Access to Mr. Jemilev was once
again forbidden and he returned to Kyiv. After several hours of waiting, Crimean Tatars
returned to Crimea, where they organised a peaceful flash-mob to draw attention to the
incident. On 5 May, the court decision was issued to two persons, who were fined with 10,000
RUB each, for participating in the flash-mob. Reportedly, the court hearings were conducted
under the strict control of the “Office of the Prosecutor” of Crimea.
153. Furthermore, on 4 May, Refat Chubarov, chairman of Parliament of Crimean Tatar
people was urgently summoned to the “Office of the Prosecutor” of Crimea, Natalia
Poklonskaya. Mr. Chubarov was given notice regarding a “Notification of the unacceptability
of leading extremist activity” dated 3 May. The document reads that the actions of the
Crimean Tatars on 3 May at the crossing point violated Russian legislation. Since they were
coordinated by the Parliament of the Crimean Tatars People, its activity may be considered as
extremist. According to the Federal Law of the Russian Federation Nr.114 FZ due to this
extremist activity, the work of the Parliament of the Crimean Tatars People may be announced
illegal and terminated.
154. This is a deeply worrying development, especially considering other examples46 of
human rights violations regarding Crimean Tatars.
VII.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
155. Based on the HRMMU monitoring conducted during the reporting period, OHCHR
recommends that the Government of Ukraine and the authorities in Crimea review and
implement fully the recommendations of the first report on the situation of human rights in
Ukraine, released on 15 April. In addition, OHCHR makes the following conclusions and
recommendations:
To the Government of Ukraine:
a) Welcome steps taken to support the establishment of the HRMMU and encourage
further cooperation in order to support the Government in addressing human rights
concerns. OHCHR assures the Government of its on-going support in its efforts to address
human rights concerns in line with international standards, and within the framework of
the UN General Assembly resolution 68/262 and the Geneva Agreement of 17 April 2014.
b) The deterioration in the east of Ukraine – the unlawful activities of the armed groups,
including the seizure and occupation of public and administrative buildings, and numerous
human rights abuses, inter alia, unlawful detentions, killings, torture/ill-treatment and
harassment of people – remain the major factor in causing a worsening situation for the
protection of human rights. A prompt, impartial and comprehensive investigation should
be undertaken into the events and violence in the east.
46
HRMMU is verifying reports that Crimean Tatars working in law enforcement or holding important public
positions are being pressured to submit letters of resignation.
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