Analytics - MIHR

Russian persecution and detention of civilians in the occupied territories of Ukraine

Since February 24, 2022, and to this day, the Russian military, representatives of the Federal Security Service of Russia, and other Russian Federation controlled formations in the occupied territories of Ukraine have illegally detained and continue to detain civilians without cause. These individuals are subjected to torture and held in inadequate conditions. They are not allowed to communicate with their families.

20 February 2024

Russian Forces Target Health Care to Control Civilian Population in Ukraine’s Occupied Territories, New Evidence Suggests

A case study from human rights organizations documents a series of coercive measures targeting patients and health care personnel in Russian-occupied territories to enforce civilian control.

12 December 2023

Hostages of Russia: MIHR presents the first analytics based on Russian war crimes documented in iDoc system

The presentation of the analytical report "Arbitrary detentions and capture of civilian hostages in the northern regions of Ukraine. Analysis of documented testimonies" was held in Oslo. The MIHR and the Norwegian Helsinki Committee co-organized the event.

21 September 2023

Arbitrary detentions and capture of civilian hostages in the northern regions of Ukraine. Analysis of documented testimonies

This analytic describes the detention facilities in three oblasts: Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy oblasts as well as the routes of transporting civil detainees based on specific evidence.

20 September 2023

Combat Medics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: How to Save Even More Soldiers

The combat medic occupies a key role in saving lives of the wounded on the battlefield. Such […]

18 July 2023

How are war-related court cases progressing? Interim findings of MIHR monitoring

The Media Initiative for Human Rights (MIHR) conducts analysis, provides coverage, and raises awareness about important developments […]

17 July 2023

While a mother is in Russian captivity, her little son has been collecting money to buy her a ticket home — at Yale University, MIHR talked about female prisoners

The story of Olha was told by a former civil hostage Lyudmila Huseynova at the panel discussion at Yale University. Together with the combat medic Anna Olsen, a former prisoner of war, and Tetiana Katrychenko, the coordinator of MIHR, they have started an advocacy trip to the United States.

23 February 2023

At Least 707 Attacks on Health Care in Ukraine During One Year of Russia’s Assault on Civilians: Report

Landmark investigation documents Russia’s brutal violence against Ukrainian hospitals and health workers, pointing to likely war crimes and potential crimes against humanity

21 February 2023

Wagner Group. Why they are not mercenaries, and Russia is equally responsible for them like for its regular armed forces

“The Wagner group, a mercenary outfit that is better equipped than Russia’s regular army, fights in the […]

4 January 2023

Territories of Evil. How the Quasi-legal System Operates in the Occupied Territories

On December 22, the Media Initiative for Human Rights (MIHR) presented an analytical report titled Quasi-legal System […]

26 December 2022