Letter to Crimean Political Prisoner

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Thank you for taking time and writing this letter to brave Crimeans persecuted for their human rights activism. From former political prisoners we know, every letter carries deep meaning, as it provides moral support, reminds them they are not forgotten, and offers hope for eventual release.

Simply answer one or more of the following questions and AI will turn them into a complete, thoughtful message which will reflect your tone and genuine intent, and that is what matters most. Keep in mind that your message will be translated into Russian to meet censorship requirements in detention facilities. Please avoid harsh or explicitly political language, as such messages may also be blocked by prison censors.

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The campaign is handled and organised by Crimea Process and Human Rights House Crimea. You can learn more on our website.

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Iryna Danylovych – a nurse and citizen journalist from Feodosia, kidnapped and unjustly sentenced in December 2022 to 7 years on fabricated charges of “unlawful handling of explosives”

Asan Akhtemov – a Crimean Tatar civic journalist and activist from village of Levadky (Simferopol district), unjustly sentenced in September 2022 to 15 years on fabricated charges of sabotaging a gas pipeline

Emir-Usein Kuku – a Crimean Tatar activist and human rights defender from Koreiz, unjustly arrested in 2016 and sentenced to 12 years in prison accused of “involvement in a terrorist organisation”

Halyna Dovhopola (70) – a civilian from Sevastopol with pro-Ukrainian views, arrested in 2016 and in 2021 sentenced to 12 years on “state treason” charges

Server Mustafayev – a Crimean Tatar human rights defender from Bakhchysarai, co-coordinator of the Crimean Solidarity movement, arrested in 2018 and sentenced in 2020 to 14 years for participating in the “activities of a terrorist organisation”

Vilen Temeryanov – a Crimean Tatar citizenjournalist from the village of Vilne (Dzhankoi district), was arrested in 2022 and faces up to 20 years in prison for participating in the “activities of a terrorist organisation”

Bohdan Ziza – an artist, poet and anti-war activist from Yevpatoria, arrested in 2022 and sentenced to 15 years on “terrorism” charges

Amet Suleymanov – a Crimean Tatar citizen journalist from Bakhchysarai, sentenced in 2021 to 12 years in a maximum-security colony on “terrorism” charges despite critical health issues

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Seen or read anything lighthearted lately—like a surprising world record, an unusual nature video, or a moment of kindness online? Feel free to pass it on—it might bring someone else joy too.

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