Both Russia and Ukraine tortured prisoners of war, UN says
Geneva, SwitzerlandReuters The UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday that both Russia and Ukraine have tortured prisoners of war during the nearly nine-month conflict, citing examples including the use of electric shocks and forced nudity. The UN’s Ukraine-based monitoring team based its findings on interviews with more than 100 prisoners of war on […]
Russia, Ukraine announce major surprise prisoner swap
Kyiv, Ukraine/Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Reuters Russia and Ukraine carried out an unexpected prisoner swap on Wednesday, the largest since the war began and involving almost 300 people, including 10 foreigners and the commanders who led a prolonged Ukrainian defence of Mariupol earlier this year. The foreigners released included two Britons and a Moroccan who had […]
Russia, Ukraine trade blame for dozens of deaths in Donetsk prison destruction
Odesa/Kyiv/Ukraine Reuters Dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war appeared to have been killed when a prison building was destroyed in a missile strike or explosion, with Moscow and Kyiv accusing each other of responsibility on Friday. The deaths, some of which were confirmed by Reuters journalists at the prison where the men were held in […]
Essay: Ukraine conflict – how both sides are breaking the law on prisoners of war
In an article first published on The Conversation, CHRISTOPH BLUTH, Professor of International Relations and Security at the University of Bradford, looks at violations against POWs…
Red Cross chief “cautiously positive” about possible prisoner visits in Ukraine
Geneva, SwitzerlandReuters The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross told Reuters on Tuesday that he was “cautiously positive” the ICRC would gain access to Ukrainian and Russian prisoners held in the context of the conflict. The general staff of Ukraine’s armed forces said on Tuesday that it was holding 200 Russian prisoners […]