Over 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during the war in Ukraine are still held, UN estimates
Summary
The United Nations estimates that over 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during the war in Ukraine are still being held. Many have experienced torture, ill-treatment, and poor conditions, and the UN has not been allowed to inspect detention facilities in Russia.Key Facts
- More than 16,000 civilians are still detained by Russia in connection with the Ukraine war.
- The UN reports widespread torture, including sexual violence, against both Ukrainian civilian detainees and prisoners of war.
- Over 95% of released Ukrainian prisoners of war and 85% of released civilian detainees said they were tortured or mistreated.
- Conditions in detention include food shortages and lack of medical care.
- The UN documented 129 executions and 48 deaths of Ukrainian prisoners of war due to torture or poor conditions.
- The UN has not been granted access to Russian detention centers.
- Survivors shared testimony at a UN Security Council meeting, highlighting their suffering and attempts at forced confessions.
- The UN official speaking was Claudia Fuentes Julio, assistant secretary-general for human rights.
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