Halya Coynash: Move to sharply curtail peaceful gatherings in Russian-occupied Crimea
The number of places where in theory meetings can be held has halved throughout Crimea, while in some places, like Kerch, the restrictions are much more extreme. The Crimean Human Rights Group reports that the de facto authorities in occupied Crimea have reduced the number of places in virtually every city and district where peaceful gatherings can at least in theory be held. In theory, since permission will still be required, and may be withheld. The designated places are likely to be far away and will not be seen by the people they are trying to address.