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humanitarianAug 12, 2026
UN: 16,000 civilians detained by Russia in war with Ukraine still held
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UN: 16,000 civilians detained by Russia in war with Ukraine still held
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- currentsapi-gapfill(Mixed)By Jerry Fisayo-Bambi
The UN also reported more than 95% of the Ukrainian prisoners of war and 85% of the civilian detainees are being tortured or ill-treated, often repeatedly. Over 16,000 civilians captured by Russia during its conflict in Ukraine are still "deprived of their liberty," with many bei…
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