Russia detained over 800 Ukrainian civilians and executed 77: UN
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A UN monitoring mission in Ukraine disclosed that Russia has detained more than 800 civilians since the beginning of the war last year and 77 of those people have been executed.
According to the report, the UN rights office documented recurring patterns of behavior that resulted in arbitrary detentions, as well as additional human rights violations such as torture, ill-treatment, and enforced disappearances. The detentions by Russia were found to have occurred in both Ukraine and Russia itself, indicating a cross-border impact of the conflict. The report also acknowledged that Ukraine, albeit to a lesser extent, had violated international law by arbitrarily detaining civilians. While acknowledging that such conduct was observed from both sides of the conflict, the report noted a higher prevalence of these actions attributed to the forces of the Russian Federation.
The UN monitoring mission's findings shed light on the grave violations of human rights and the rule of law in the ongoing conflict. The report highlights the concerning number of civilians who have been subjected to detention and the alarming instances of executions, underscoring the urgency for accountability and justice.
These findings raise serious concerns about the treatment of civilians caught in the crossfire of the war and emphasised the need for concerted efforts to protect their fundamental rights and ensure their safety.
The UN report called for immediate action to investigate and address the arbitrary detentions, torture, ill-treatment, and disappearances that have occurred, particularly those attributed to the forces of the Russian Federation.
