UN report says most sexual violence cases in Ukraine war linked to Russian forces
Multiple outlets cite a United Nations report documenting widespread sexual violence, including gang rape and electric shocks, committed by Russian forces against Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war. The report indicates that the majority of documented cases are attributed to Russian troops.
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The United Nations human rights office released a report documenting extensive sexual violence in the war in Ukraine. The findings detail a pattern of abuse directed at both civilians and prisoners of war.
According to the report, Russian forces have been responsible for the majority of these violations. The documented acts include gang rape, genital mutilation and the use of electric shocks to the genitals of victims.
The report also notes that Ukrainian authorities have been implicated in a smaller number of comparable human‑rights abuses. These incidents, while fewer in number, are recorded alongside the larger pattern of violence attributed to Russian forces.
A significant portion of the sexual violence reported in detention settings involved male victims. The data indicate that men constitute the majority of those subjected to such abuse while in captivity.
The United Nations assessment emphasizes that these crimes are ongoing and form part of the broader context of the conflict, underscoring the need for continued monitoring and accountability.
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Widespread sexual violence in Ukraine war, most cases tied to Russia, says UN report - Reuters
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7 hours from nowWidespread sexual violence in Ukraine war, most cases tied to Russia, says UN report
GENEVA, Sept 18 - Russian forces committed widespread sexual violence against civilians and prisoners of war in Ukraine, including gang rape and electric shocks to the genitals, while Ukrainian authorities were also responsible for a smaller number of violations, the UN human rights office said in a report on Friday.
5 hours from nowUN report finds widespread sexual violence in Ukraine war, 89% of cases linked to Russia
A UN report documented widespread sexual violence by Russian forces in Ukraine. These violations included gang rape and genital mutilation against civilians and prisoners. Ukrainian authorities were responsible for a smaller number of similar human rights abuses. Most victims of sexual violence in detention were men, according to the UN findings. The report highlights the ongoing nature of these abhorrent acts amid the conflict.
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