Ukraine

Ukraine must release Belarusian prisoner of conscience - 12 November 2009

The Ukraine authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Belarusian musician and activist Igor Koktysh, detained for over two years for the peaceful expression of his beliefs. Amnesty International considers Igor Koktysh to be a prisoner of conscience.

Ukraine must release Belarusian prisoner of conscience - 11 November 2009

Musician and activist Igor Koktysh has been detained for over two years for the peaceful expression of his beliefs. If forcibly returned to Belarus, he could face the death penalty.
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The authorities failed to respond adequately to rising racist attacks. Refugees and asylum-seekers were at risk of enforced return.

Racism on the rise in Ukraine - 10 July 2008

Four foreigners have been murdered in Kyiv so far this year because of the colour of their skin, according to a new Amnesty International report.

Ukraine: Racial discrimination on the rise - 10 July 2008

In a report published today, Amnesty International warns about an alarming rise in violent attacks against foreigners and members of ethnic and religious minorities in

Ukraine forcibly returns 11 Tamil asylum-seekers - 7 March 2008

The Ukrainian government forcibly returned 11 ethnic Tamil asylum-seekers to Sri Lanka this week.