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Three Years After Crimea Annexation, Tatars’ Struggle Against Occupation Continues
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Three Years After Crimea Annexation, Tatars’ Struggle Against Occupation Continues

Following Russia annexation of Crimea, the Kremlin exerted its authoritarian grip over the Muslim Tatar minority, shutting down media outlets and assuming control over their public and religious life.

Mar 20, 2017
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by Anastasia Vladimirova

Last Saturday, March 18, marked three years since Russia annexed Crimea.

Just a few months after pro-Europe protests, known as Euromaidan, started in Ukraine in late 2013, pro-Russian forces invaded Eastern Ukraine and Crimea, which was still under Ukrainian control. The Russians spearheaded a referendum in Crimea, on the question…

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