Experts of the United Nations (UN) sent a letter to Moscow in which the “horrible” sex cakes to which Ukrainian civilians in the regions occupied by Russia.
Russian soldiers, accused of “horrible sexual cakes” on Ukrainian civilians: Profimedia
In the context of discussions about a possible peace plan, UN experts accused Russia of “deliberate and systematic policy of torture“In Ukraine. The letter, signed by the special rapporteur on torture, Alice Jill Edwards, and other experts, contains a file that documents ten cases of abused civilians in the occupied regions, especially Herson, Kharkov and Zaporojie, according to AFP, quoted by Agerpres.
“These distinct accusations reporting the experiences of four women and six men are truly horrible“Edwards said, emphasizing that these cases represent”just a little sample”. The victims were subjected to some “Powerful sexualized violence, including rapes, threats with rape and other depraved behaviors“, The expert added.
Extremely documented violence
According to the report of the experts, repeated electric shocks were applied in all cases, especially on the genital organs. “These civilians were beaten, hit, tied to the eyes and, in some cases, subjected to drowning and simulated executions ”is shown in the statement.
Experts, mandated by the Human Rights Council, do not speak on behalf of the UN. “An elementary rule of The international law of the war stipulates that civilians must be protected. Russia seems to have totally abandoned international rules. It is long time for her to give account for these illegal practices and to exert increased pressure by all states that have an influence on her“Edwards said.
Requests to the Russian government
The signatories of the letter ask the Russian government to provide “additional information on specific charges as well as on mgenerals taken to prevent torture and the sexual violence committed by the Russian military personnel and the auxiliary staff, as well as by the authorities of the intelligence and detention services ”.
One of the women concerned is still held in the Russian Federation, and the experts have launched a call for its urgent release, the statement said.
