UN-backed human rights experts decry new evidence of torture of Ukrainian POWs by Russia
UN experts uncover severe torture of Ukrainian POWs by Russian captors, possibly constituting war crimes.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
U.N.-backed experts in human rights have uncovered fresh evidence of severe torture inflicted on Ukrainian prisoners of war by their Russian captors, potentially constituting war crimes. The Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine has revealed a pattern of extensive human rights abuses since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over two years ago. Instances of torture included beatings, electric shocks, and withholding sustenance. The report also highlighted cases of sexual violence against women in Ukraine as acts of torture. The commission criticized Russian authorities for their lack of cooperation and refusal to engage in dialogue regarding the allegations. The latest findings build on an initial report linking Russian forces to crimes against humanity through actions such as targeting infrastructure to deprive Ukrainians of basic necessities like heat and electricity.