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Deportation of the Crimean Tatars

Took place on May 18, 1944

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The 83rd anniversary falls on May 18, 2027, in 205 days.

During the Sürgünlik ("exile"), at least 191,044 Crimean Tatars were subjected to ethnic cleansing and cultural genocide through deportation carried out by Soviet Union authorities from 18 to 20 May 1944.

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