The head of the Belarusian community of the occupied Crimea, Roman Chegrinets, claims that he spoke at the UN European Regional Forum on Countering the Incitement of Hostility in Social Networks and Against National Minorities. But his speech was cut short by the words “Russian Crimea.” He reported this via his Facebook page.
“I am very glad that today I was able to participate in the videoconferencing event and speak at the UN European Regional Forum on Countering the Incitement of Hostility in Social Networks and Against National Minorities, which is taking place in Geneva! Unfortunately, once again during my words,- “Russian Crimea”, my speech was cut short by a complaint from the Ukrainian side!”, – he declared.
Chegrinets claims that he managed to voice the main theses of his speech. According to him, he saw support from colleagues from other countries.
“Unfortunately, for a long time and systematically against the Crimeans, the Ukrainian authorities have been especially zealous in their inhumane policy of genocide, while trying to deprive us of all human rights because of our choice in 2014. The energy, trade, water, food blockade of Crimea is a direct violation by Ukraine of its human rights obligations enshrined in international documents. The water blockade is especially relevant now”,- the occupant said in a statement.