German broadcaster “Deutschlandfunk” reported on Wednesday that more than 4,000 cases of ill-treatment and trafficking have been documented by human rights organizations during the ongoing Ukrainian conflict. The figure is likely to be even higher, however, with civilians as well as members of military associations among the victims.
“We can show that 4,000 people have been held hostage last summer,” said Oleksandra Matwitschuk of the Centre for Civil Liberty.
According to the report, the vast majority of disappearances and ill treatment took place at the hands of pro-Russian separatists. Russian citizens – 58 of whom were identified by name – were also arrested and suffered…
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