Ukrainians tortured, raped, executed by Russian captors, Human Rights Council hears

The UN Human Rights Council discussed ongoing human rights abuses in Belarus, North Korea, and Myanmar, with a focus on enforced disappearances in Ukraine attributed to Russian authorities. The Commission of Inquiry reported on widespread disappearances, torture, and sexual violence by Russian authorities, with evidence of war crimes and lack of cooperation in investigations. The Council also addressed Belarus’ crackdown on dissent, highlighting political persecution, imprisonment, and torture in the country, leading to widespread impunity and repression.

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