Human Rights Report points out that, among the 216 people released, 92% presented ‘consistent and detailed reports of torture or abuse during captivity’, including cases of sexual violence
Russian authorities “widely and systematically” submitted civilians detained in Ukrainian areas occupied to acts of torture, including sexual violence, denounces a report from the UNCON -UNITED NATIONS COMMISSARY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. UN researchers have questioned 216 civilians released since June 2023. Among them, 92% had “consistent and detailed reports of torture or abuse during captivity,” according to the report. The interviewees described “severe beatings with various instruments, such as sticks and cassettes, electric shocks in various parts of the body and execution simulations”.
Many also stated that they have suffered threats of death and violence against them or their families. In May 2025, the Ukrainian authorities calculated by almost 1,800 the number of Ukrainian civilians detained by a probably underestimated number, according to the . “Several people have been arbitrarily detained on the streets of occupied territories, accused of changing legal bases and detained for days, weeks, months and even years,” the United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, in a statement in a statement.
“It is essential that the rights of detained civilians, who have been severely affected by this terrible conflict, are a priority in any discussion of peace,” he said. The UN report also documents “cases of torture and abuse” applied to civilians detained by the Ukrainian authorities. In July, the It officially had more than 2,250 conflict -related detainees, mainly Ukrainians accused of betrayal, espionage or collaboration with the Russian occupation authorities.
*With information from AFP
