Ukraine: UN, 180 people kidnapped by Russian troops

(ANSA) – ROME, MAY 06 – The Hon has identified 180 cases of arbitrary detentions and possible forced disappearances of local officials, journalists, activists, former members of the army and other civilians by Russian troops in controlled areas of Ukraine from Moscow: said the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, reports the Guardian. Five of these people were found dead and some were taken to Belarus and Russia, unbeknownst to their families. Eight cases of possible enforced disappearances of pro-Russian individuals in Ukrainian-controlled territory were also found. (HANDLE).

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