<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Considering modern weaponization of media and extensive experience of Russia in employing the propaganda machine, further attacks and trespasses against the freedom of expression and freedom of religion in order to suppress dissent in the occupied territory are to be expected. In accordance with the reports of international organizations and non-governmental organizations, the current situation in Crimea after the occupation with regard to human rights protections is concerning. This article will put together the reported events in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol concerning the freedom of expression and freedom of religion in order to demonstrate the gravity of the situation and responsibility of the occupying power.</p></abstract>

Considering modern weaponization of media and extensive experience of Russia in employing the propaganda machine, further attacks and trespasses against the freedom of expression and freedom of religion in order to suppress dissent in the occupied territory are to be expected. In accordance with the reports of international organizations and non-governmental organizations, the current situation in Crimea after the occupation with regard to human rights protections is concerning. This article will put together the reported events in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol concerning the freedom of expression and freedom of religion in order to demonstrate the gravity of the situation and responsibility of the occupying power.

Violations of Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Religion by the Russian Federation as the Occupying Power in Crimea

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Considering modern weaponization of media and extensive experience of Russia in employing the propaganda machine, further attacks and trespasses against the...

Violations of Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Religion by the Russian Federation as the Occupying Power in Crimea

Publié en ligne: 21 déc. 2019

Pages: 134 - 147

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/bjes-2019-0026

Mots clés
abuses of fundamental rights and freedoms, Crimea, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, human rights, IHL, occupation, Russia, Russian aggression, Ukraine

© 2019 Evhen Tsybulenko et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Violations of Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Religion by the Russian Federation as the Occupying Power in Crimea

Publié en ligne: 21 déc. 2019

Pages: 134 - 147

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/bjes-2019-0026

Mots clésabuses of fundamental rights and freedoms, Crimea, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, human rights, IHL, occupation, Russia, Russian aggression, Ukraine

© 2019 Evhen Tsybulenko et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Mots clés
abuses of fundamental rights and freedoms, Crimea, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, human rights, IHL, occupation, Russia, Russian aggression, Ukraine