torture Archives - Career Meaning

Torture ‘a common and acceptable practice’ in Ukraine war, UN investigators say

·September 24, 2024·3 min read

In an oral update to members, Erik Møse, chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, said it has documented new cases of torture committed by Russian authorities against civilians and prisoners of war in occupied areas of Ukraine and in the Russian Federation. “We gathered evidence of sexual violence...

Palestine: Rights experts call for stronger torture prevention measures

Uncategorized

·September 26, 2023·1 min read

The members of the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) issued the appeal after concluding their first visit to the State of Palestine, conducted from 10 to 21 September. Daniel Fink, who headed the delegation, said they received full cooperation from the Palestinian Authority to visit locations in the West Bank, “but...

Ukraine: Rape and torture by Russian forces continuing, rights experts report

Uncategorized

·September 26, 2023·2 min read

Members of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that they have documented attacks with explosive weapons on residential buildings, civilian infrastructure and medical institutions, as well as torture and sexual and gender-based violence. Rape allegations Commission Chair Erik Møse provided harrowing details...

Afghanistan’s Taliban responsible for revenge killings, torture of former officials

Uncategorized

·August 23, 2023·1 min read

A new publication from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) presents “credible” reports that between 15 August 2021 and 30 June 2023, the country’s de facto authorities were responsible for 218 extrajudicial killings, 14 enforced disappearances, over 144 instances of torture and ill treatment, and 424 arbitrary arrests and detentions. ...

Torture as a weapon of war must cease, rights experts demand

Uncategorized

·June 27, 2023·2 min read

Today, more than 100 armed conflicts are raging worldwide, devastating communities, winding back development, and leading to grave violations of human rights. Ranging from severe beatings to sexual humiliation and rape, torture is widely used as a means of war. And often, torture involves the use of tools or instruments,...

Russia’s energy grid attacks, torture in Ukraine, could be crimes against humanity: UN rights probe

Uncategorized

·March 16, 2023·3 min read

According to the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, set up one year ago at the request of the Human Rights Council, Russian troops committed a “wide range” of violations across the country, many of which are war crimes. These included attacks with explosive weapons in populated areas, wilful killings of...