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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2992(RSP))

On 11th year of the occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation and the deteriorating human rights situation in occupied Crimea, notably the cases of Iryna Danylovych, Tofik Abdulhaziiev and Amet Suleymanov

B-10-2024-0233

on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Sebastião Bugalho, Michael Gahler, Tomáš Zdechovský, David McAllister, Željana Zovko, Andrey Kovatchev, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Mirosława Nykiel, Luděk Niedermayer, Vangelis Meimarakis, Sandra Kalniete, Jan Farský, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Wouter Beke, Jessica Polfjärd, Matej Tonin, Inese Vaidere

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This resolution condemns Russia's occupation of Crimea and the deteriorating human rights situation there, demanding the release of political prisoners and accountability for violations. It calls on the international community to maintain non-recognition of the annexation, support Ukraine's Peace Formula, and strengthen sanctions.

Key points

  1. Demands Russia immediately cease its war of aggression and unconditionally withdraw all military forces from Ukraine's internationally recognized borders.
  2. Demands the immediate and unconditional release of Iryna Danylovych, Tofik Abdulhaziiev, Amet Suleymanov and other political prisoners, and proper medical care for them.
  3. Calls for accountability for those responsible for inhumane detention conditions.
  4. Calls on the international community to continue not recognizing the attempted annexation of Crimea.
  5. Demands an investigation into all human rights violations in occupied territories since 2014 and bringing those responsible to justice.
  6. Calls for strengthened sanctions against individuals and legal entities involved in the attempted annexation.
  7. Demands the international community contribute to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace based on the Peace Formula proposed by President Zelenskyy.
  8. Supports Ukrainian diplomatic efforts to keep the de-occupation of Crimea high on the international agenda, such as the Crimean Platform.

Who is affected

  • Political prisoners in Russia, including Iryna Danylovych, Tofik Abdulhaziiev and Amet Suleymanov, would be released and receive medical care.
  • The Russian Federation is demanded to withdraw forces and end human rights violations.
  • The international community is called upon to maintain non-recognition and support peace efforts.

Figures and deadlines

  • Over 218 Crimean political prisoners in Russia, 133 of them Crimean Tatars, 67 with severe health problems.
  • Iryna Danylovych sentenced to 6 years and 11 months of imprisonment.
  • Tofik Abdulhaziiev sentenced to 12 years in a maximum security prison.
  • Amet Suleymanov sentenced to 12 years of prison.