OSCE High Commissioner on Human Rights Ms Astrid Thors Plans Visit Crimea

04 March 2014

MP of Ukraine Mr Mustafa Jemilev met in Kyiv with OSCE High Commissioner on Human Rights Ms Astrid Thors who arrived in Ukraine due to escalation of the situation in Crimea.

Expressing her concern about the development of the situation in Crimea the High Commissioner told about the need to avoid any forms of active violent confrontation.

Mr Jemilev assured the OSCE High Commissioner that the Crimean Tatars supporting the territorial integrity of Ukraine understand better that anyone that the direct conflicts with the illegal military forces in Crimea could result in the escalation of violence and informed that the Crimean Tatars ensure the order and safety in their settlements themselves.

Ms Astrid Thors told that she was going to visit Crimea in the next few days where she plans to hold meetings and consultations, including with the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People.