Urgent Action: Health of imprisoned Crimean Tatar at risk

Crimean Tatar, Edem Bekirov, has been detained in Simferopol since his detention by Russian security forces.

Crimean Tatar, Edem Bekirov, has been detained in Simferopol since his detention by Russian security forces on 12 December 2018. He is a wheelchair user and has serious health conditions that require specialised medical care not available in the detention centre. After the last visit on 24 May, his lawyer reported a grave deterioration of Edem Bekirov’s health, prompting concerns for his life.

Take action.

PLEASE SEND APPEALS BEFORE 12 JULY 2019

Please write urgently in your own words or using the template letter included in English or Russian to:

Major General

Vadim V. Bulgakov

Head of the Federal Penitentiary Service Directorate for Crimea

Ul. Gagarina 18-a

Simferopol

Crimea

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Salutation: Dear Major General

Also send copies to diplomatic representatives accredited to your country.

HIS EXCELLENCY MR ALEXANDER VLADIMIROVICH YAKOVENKO 6/7 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W8 4QP 0207 229 6412 Fax 0207 727 8625 [email protected] www.rusemb.org.uk

Please check with your section before sending appeals after the above date.