The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine established by the United Nations confirmed that Russia forcibly transferred Ukrainian children to areas controlled by the Russian army. This behavior violated international humanitarian law and constituted a war crime.
The picture shows Moss, chairman of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry.
(European News Agency)
[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine established by the United Nations reported its findings in Geneva, Switzerland on the 16th, pointing out that Russia forcibly transferred Ukrainian children to areas controlled by the Russian army. This behavior violated international humanitarian law and constituted war. crimes and ongoing investigations into possible genocide involved in the war.
According to comprehensive foreign media reports, the first report submitted by the United Nations high-level investigation team mentioned that investigators have determined that Russia has committed "a wide range of war crimes" since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. At the same time, investigators warned that there may be crimes against humanity. .
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Erik Mose, chairman of the Committee of Inquiry (COI), said on the 16th that so far, no genocide has been found in Ukraine, and was then questioned about specific allegations of genocide, including the forced transfer of Ukrainian children to areas controlled by the Russian army. Moss said: "Of course we are aware of these possibilities. If the mandate of the investigative committee is extended, we will continue to pursue it."
However, the investigators' report concluded that the forced deportation of Ukrainian children violated international humanitarian law and constituted a war crime.
Ukrainian authorities said that as of last month, 16,221 Ukrainian children had been forcibly sent to Russia; in the face of this data, investigators admitted that they could not check the numbers, but there are documents proving that Russian officials took steps to send these children to Russia. The deported Ukrainian children are placed in foster families or related institutions and given Russian citizenship.
It is reported that after searching by investigators, 164 minors aged between 4 and 18 were found in the Donetsk region of Ukraine (Donetsk), Kharkiv (Kharkiv) and Kherson (Kherson). The authorities have started a detailed investigation of related incidents.