Circassians Eligible to Restore Legitimate Rights [Updated] [1]
[Updated] and republished by: Adel Bashqawi, February 18, 2025
Originally published by: Eagle, 10 November 2010
Circassians Eligible to Restore Legitimate Rights [Updated] [1]
Diaspora
Paul Goble’s 50 Windows on Eurasia / January 31, 2025
A Reply to the International Circassian Association
The Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian Parliament)
Failing the Cause: The Controversial Role of the International Circassian Association
Failing the Cause: The Controversial Role of the International Circassian Association
Adel Bashqawi
January 15, 2025
Circassian National Movement Energized by Kyiv’s Recognition of Russian Genocide
Circassian National Movement Energized by Kyiv’s Recognition of Russian Genocide
Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 22 Issue: 2
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Executive Summary:
- The Ukrainian parliament has voted to recognize Russian actions against the Circassians in the 19th century as an act of genocide—a move Circassians and human rights activists hope will lead other countries to follow.
- Moscow is working to blunt the impact of Ukraine’s actions and prevent other countries from following suit, as well as to block the return of Circassians to their homeland.
- As a result, the Circassians are newly energized both in the homeland and the diaspora. They expect to achieve more of their goals and become an ever-more central organizing group for other non-Russians challenging Moscow’s rule.
Congratulatory Letter to Our Circassian Brothers and Sisters / On behalf of the Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, Akhmed Zakayev
Congratulatory Letter to Our Circassian Brothers and Sisters
On behalf of the Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, Akhmed Zakayev
January 9, 2025
Dear brothers and sisters,
It is with the greatest joy and sincere admiration that I address you to celebrate this momentous event—the recognition of the Genocide of the Circassian people by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine! This historic decision stands as a symbol of justice that, although delayed, has finally found its way to give voice to those who have been silenced for far too long.
We are proud that our modest contribution to this great cause, which unites all the peoples of the Caucasus, has borne fruit in this recognition. The decision of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine reaffirms that the pursuit of truth and freedom transcends time, borders, and all obstacles. Read more