Berdyansk: Life Under Russian Occupation
The coastal city would be preparing for the tourist season. Instead, there is little food, fuel or heat, and you can be killed for refusing to give a soldier your phone.
The coastal city would be preparing for the tourist season. Instead, there is little food, fuel or heat, and you can be killed for refusing to give a soldier your phone.
In Russian-occupied areas, the modus operandi has become random torture and the execution of civilians, seemingly on a whim.
But the international community’s unprecedented unity and support comes in sharp contrast to their response three decades ago.
Locals recount random, unaccountable violence against civilians in clear evidence of war crimes.
Concerns that BiH could be next on Russian president Vladimir Putin’s list are fueled by ethnic divisions among the country’s politicians.
“The only thing Russia has achieved is a united hatred against Russian occupiers in this once-loyal city.”
Experts warn that political manipulation and lack of funding may hinder the chances of holding perpetrators to account.
Campaigners note lessons and warnings as the UN tribunal ends its work.
“They think being a good woman means you must be silent.”