Checkpoints along the contact line: challenges civilians face when crossing
Crucial aspects of the lives of civilians in the conflict-affected areas of eastern Ukraine depend on their ability to cross the contact line. In 2020, the freedom of movement of civilians in this regard remains a key concern for the OSCE SMM. This report covers the period from 1 November 2019 to 15 November 2020 and notes new procedures in place, including in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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