Ukraine’s Security Service has launched an investigation into allegations that Russian forces executed eight unarmed Ukrainian soldiers after taking control of the city of Avdiivka. The Security Service of Ukraine, under the guidance of the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office, has opened a pre-trial investigation into the alleged killing of unarmed prisoners of war in Avdiivka … Read more
The use of the death penalty still persists in many countries, despite the global trend towards abolishing it. According to recent reports, the number of executions has been on the rise worldwide, sparking concerns among human rights organizations. In 2022, 55 countries still had the death penalty, with nine of them imposing it only for … Read more
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – The Israeli military has been accused of committing “horrific crimes” against civilians in Gaza, prompting a call for an urgent international investigation by a human rights group. The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor has collected accounts from Palestinians detailing field executions, torture, and threats of rape by Israeli ground forces in … Read more