Ukraine: Human rights monitors urgently needed as journalists and activists face wave of attacks in Crimea

Headline Title: Ukraine: Human rights monitors urgently needed amid wave of attacks in Crimea 07 March 2014 With journalists, activists and peaceful protestors facing increasing harassment and intimidation in Crimea, there is an urgent need for a strong international monitoring mission in Ukraine, said Amnesty International.It is calling for the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to urgently establish a strong international monitoring mission in the country.“Attempting to monitor the human rights situation in Crimea has become a near impossible task. Self-styled…

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