UN adds Israeli and Russian forces to sexual violence blacklist
The United Nations has included Israeli and Russian security forces in its annual report on sexual violence during conflict. This marks the first time these entities have been listed. (sources: thehill, dw, theguardian, pbs, reuters)
The UN's report details allegations of sexual violence, including rape, against Palestinian detainees by Israeli forces and documents similar abuses linked to Russian forces in Ukraine. Both countries have denied the allegations.
- The UN's annual blacklist now includes Israeli and Russian security forces for the first time.
- The report cites allegations of sexual violence, including rape, against Palestinian detainees by Israeli forces.
- It also documents numerous cases of sexual violence associated with Russian forces in Ukraine.
Why it matters
The inclusion of these forces in the UN blacklist highlights ongoing concerns regarding sexual violence in conflict zones.
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