Ukraine recognises Circassian genocide in win for MENA activists

Ukraine recognises Circassian genocide in win for MENA activists

Circassians in the MENA region are celebrating Ukraine's recognition of the Russian Empire's military campaign against their people in the 19th century as an act of genocide, following years of campaigning by the diaspora who remain scattered across the world. Ukraine's parliament, known as the Verkhovna Rada, voted this week to recognise the forced displacement and mass killing of Circassians in the Northern Caucasus region by the Russian force…

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has recognized the genocide of the Circassian people. It was committed by the Russian Empire during the Russian-Caucasian War in 1763-1864. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the press service of the Ukrainian parliament.

Verkhovna Rada recognized the genocide of the Circassian people - deputies voted for resolution 11347

Ukraine recognises Circassian Genocide

Ukraine is the second country to recognise the Circassian Genocide after Georgia.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine recognized the genocide of the Circassian people by the Russian Empire during the Caucasian War of 1763-1864. This was announced by Deputy Yaroslav Yurchishin. In particular, Ukrainian deputies condemned the actions of the empire and expressed solidarity with the victims of the mass destruction of the Circassians and...

As a result of the genocide of the 1860s, about 90% of the Circassians were exterminated or deported from their homeland. Until now, the only country in the world that recognized this genocide was Georgia.