More than 16,000 civilians detained by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine are still held, UN says
- Over 16,000 civilians captured by Russia during its conflict in Ukraine are still "deprived of their liberty," with many being held incommunicado and for reasons that violate international law, an informal UN security council meeting has been told.
- According to Claudia Fuentes Julio, the UN assistant secretary-general for human rights.
- “Widespread and systematic torture and ill-treatment” of both Ukrainian civilian detainees and prisoners of war by Russia are continuing, including sexual violence.
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- Over 16,000 civilians captured by Russia during its conflict in Ukraine are still "deprived of their liberty," with many being held incommunicado and for reasons that violate international law, an informal UN security council meeting has been told.
- According to Claudia Fuentes Julio, the UN assistant secretary-general for human rights.
- “Widespread and systematic torture and ill-treatment” of both Ukrainian civilian detainees and prisoners of war by Russia are continuing, including sexual violence.
Sources: Euronews