Volodymyr Balukh, a pro-Kyiv activist jailed by the Russia-imposed authorities in Crimea, has been on hunger strike for 43 days and his health is reportedly in decline. Akhtem Chiygoz, deputy chairman of Crimean Tatars’ Mejlis self-governing body, told RFE/RL on April 30 that Mr. Balukh has been on hunger strike since March 19. Lyudmyla Denysova,...
Ukrainian ombudswoman seeks medical care for hunger-striking prisoner in Crimea
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