Rapports

Executive summary Introduction After anti-government protests that began in Kiev in late 2013 resulted in a change of government in Ukraine and, following the Russian annexation of Crimea, in April 2014 tensions erupted between pro-Russian and proUkrainian groups…

This report is for media and the general public. The SMM monitored the implementation of the “Package of measures for the Implementation of the Minsk agreements”. The SMM, based on its monitoring – which was restricted by…

І. INTRODUCTION The present Monitoring Review has been prepared by the Crimean Field Mission on Human Rights and is based on the materials collected by the Mission during its work in Crimea, as well as in Russia…

HIGHLIGHTS Humanitarian access to conflict-affected populations improves as fighting subsides; travel restrictions contribute to delays in aid delivery Continued violence, inadequate social services, and the scope of destruction in separatist-held territory has resulted in significant humanitarian need USAID/OFDA provides…

SWP Comments 2015/C 19, March 2015, 7 Pages Since the Maidan protests erupted at the end of 2013 Ukrainian society has witnessed a deep transformation, in which polarising as well as consolidating tendencies can be identified. The…

1 Executive Summary The conflict in Eastern Ukraine following the annexation of Crimea has lead not only to heavy casualties but a massive displacement of the population, currently estimated at around 1 million people. Ukraine’s economic situation…

This report is for media and the general public. The SMM monitored the implementation of the “Package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements”. The SMM, based on its monitoring – which was restricted by…

Highlights While the ceasefire generally continues to hold, humanitarian needs remain high across eastern Ukraine. Reports of incidents related to unexploded ordnance are on the increase. Mine and UXO/ERW contamination is a major issue, especially as planting season is…

Both Sides Have Used Widely Banned Weapon (Berlin) – Government and Russia-backed rebel forces repeatedly used cluster munitions in eastern Ukraine in January and February 2015, killing at least 13 civilians, including at least two children, Human…

Crimea: One year on from annexation; critics harassed, attacked and silenced The de facto authorities in Crimea have failed to investigate a series of abductions and torture of their critics, and resorted to an unrelenting campaign of…