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Russia/Ukraine: ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Top Russian Commanders for Alleged War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity  Â
By issuing these arrest warrants, the ICC has demonstrated that it will pursue cases to the top of the chain…
March 5, 2024
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Russia: Orleg Orlov, Imprisoned Following Appeal Against Sham Trial, Must Be Released
Orleg Orlov is a prisoner of conscience. He must be immediately and unconditionally released and all of his criminal convictions…
February 27, 2024
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Ukraine/Russia: Justice for Ukraine Means Accountability for All Crimes Committed by Russia Since 2014
While the war is still raging, evidence of every single atrocity must be preserved as much as possible. Those responsible…
February 22, 2024
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Russia: Prisoner of Conscience Aleksei Navalny, Kremlin’s Most Vocal Opponent, Dies in Custody
We must urgently call upon the United Nations to employ its special procedures and mechanisms to address the death of…
February 16, 2024
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Global: Misuse of Tear Gas Killing and Injuring Protesters Worldwide – Updated Interactive Website
The horrific misuse of tear gas by security forces during brutal crackdowns on protests in Iran, Peru and Sri Lanka…
May 29, 2023
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Russia: ICC’s Arrest Warrant Against Putin A Step Towards Justice For Victims Of War Crimes In Ukraine
Responding to the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing arrest warrants against Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, and Maria…
March 17, 2023
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One year after full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, victims’ rights must be at the heart of all justice efforts
The international community must develop a robust plan to secure justice for victims of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine,…
February 21, 2023
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Devastating Power Cuts Undermining Civilian Life in Ukraine as Christmas Approaches
The Russian armed forces’ continued attacks against Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure, are a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and…
December 21, 2022
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Older People Face Heightened Risks, Unable to Access Housing in Displacement Following Russian Invasion – New Report
Older people in Ukraine have been disproportionately impacted by death and injury during Russia’s invasion and are unable to access…
December 6, 2022
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Journalists And Independent Monitors Being Silenced To Stifle Reporting Of Protests – New Report
The Russian authorities have developed a sophisticated system of restrictions and severe reprisals to crush public protests, which extends to…
November 23, 2022
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Russia’s Unlawful Transfer of Civilians a War Crime and Likely a Crime Against Humanity – New Report
Russian authorities forcibly transferred and deported civilians from occupied areas of Ukraine in what amounted to war crimes and likely…
November 10, 2022
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Russian Attacks on Critical Energy Infrastructure in Ukraine Amount to War Crimes
Reacting to the news that Russian attacks on energy facilities in Ukraine over recent days have led to a nationwide…
October 20, 2022