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On March 20, the MIHR presented an analytical study on victims' legal status, experience, and motivation in war crimes cases. This is the first such study in Ukraine. The research consists of a theoretical part about the experience of other countries in working with victims of war crimes, an analysis of national legislation, and a practical part where the team summarizes the experience of victims whose cases are already in courts or under active investigation.
20 March 2024
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine has unveiled a new report revealing significant insights into Russia’s offenses in Ukraine. The findings partly draw on information supplied by MIHR, OMCT, and ZMINA.
18 March 2024
The launch of the Moscow Mechanism for civilian Ukrainians persecuted by Russia is, among other things, the result of a year and a half of advocacy work by the Media Initiative for Human Rights and Ukrainian diplomats in the OSCE.
29 February 2024
At the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion Shebekino was expected to receive Ukrainian refugees. However, the expectations did not materialize, so the Russians quickly found another role for the town. MIHR continues documenting the testimonies of those released from captivity. This time we are talking about a camp in Shebekino.
23 February 2024
The purpose of the analysis is to emphasize the improper detention of Ukrainians in Russian captivity and the problems with ensuring their rights and bringing to justice those responsible for torture.
22 February 2024
According to International Humanitarian Law, during an armed conflict, parties to the conflict may take enemy soldiers prisoner. The critical purpose of captivity is to prevent further participation of soldiers in hostilities. At the same time, prisoners of war should be held in decent conditions separately from civilians, and the parties holding them are obliged to comply with the Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War. However, Russia systematically disregards IHL, and international organizations that are supposed to monitor the conditions of detention of prisoners, such as the ICRC, do not influence it.
21 February 2024