United States condemn sentence of Chyigoz

United States condemned the sentence of Deputy Head of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis Akhtem Chyigoz ruled out by Crimean occupation court, saying it was baseless. This was stated by the  spokesperson for the United States Department of State Heather Nauert.

“We’re deeply troubled by the conviction and 8-year sentence handed down on September 10 in Crimea to the Deputy Head of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis Akhtem Chiygoz, in connection with baseless charges related to a demonstration that took place before Russia’s occupation even began. This is the latest in a long line ofpolitically-motivated legal actions against the Mejlis and its leadership, which is being targeted for its opposition to Russia’s attempt ed annexation of Crimea,” she wrote.