Kazan, Russia - A prominent Tatar activist who faces trial on hate-crimes charges supporters say are politically motivated has begun a hunger strike.
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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Jailed tatar activist starts hunger strike
A file picture taken 18 May 2004 shows a Crimean Tatar man crying during a mass rally held on the 60th anniversary of the deportation of Tatars from Crimea.
