Crimean Tatar Imprisoned by Russia Now Leads Ukraine's Parliament Amid Controversy and Confusion
A Crimean Tatar imprisoned by Russia has been promoted to a high office by Ukraine after serving 17 years in jail for smuggling explosives and organizing a diversion to blow up a natural gas pipeline.
A Ukrainian court has released a prominent Crimean Tatar community leader, Nariman Dzhelyal, who was imprisoned by Russia for 17 years on charges of smuggling explosives and organizing a diversion to blow up a natural gas pipeline. Dzhelyal's release comes after he was promoted to high office in Ukraine. The 55-year-old former prisoner is now serving as the deputy chairman of the Crimean Tatar Congress, which represents the rights of the Crimean Tatars in Ukraine. His appointment reflects efforts by Ukraine to promote reconciliation and integration with its ethnic minority communities.
