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

Headline Title: Ukraine: Human rights monitors urgently needed 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 Crimean self-defence…

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