Security Forces Raid Crimean Tatar TV Station

Monday, January 26 , 2015 - 16:37 (EET) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

In Crimea, armed, masked security forces raided the headquarters of the only TV station on the Russian-controlled peninsula broadcasting in the Tatar language. ATR television said that Russia’s Investigative Committee, along with counter-terrorism officials, were looking for materials relating to a Tatar protest last year. Human rights groups say some Crimean Tatars have faced discrimination and abuse for opposing Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea. (RFE/RL) …read more

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