UN includes Israeli and Russian forces in sexual violence blacklist
The UN has added Israeli and Russian forces to its blacklist for sexual violence in conflict. This marks the first inclusion of Israel in this report since its inception over 15 years ago. (sources: dw, theguardian, pbs, reuters, cbc)
The UN's annual report on sexual violence in conflict has included allegations against Israeli forces regarding the treatment of Palestinian detainees and documented cases involving Russian forces in Ukraine. Both countries have denied the allegations.
- The UN report cites abuses by Israeli forces against Palestinian detainees, including sexual violence.
- The report also documents hundreds of sexual violence cases linked to Russian forces in Ukraine.
- This is the first time Israeli forces have been included in the UN's blacklist since the report began.
Why it matters
The inclusion of these entities in the UN blacklist highlights ongoing concerns regarding sexual violence in conflict zones.
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3 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is HR3565: To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel..
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