Alarmed at the prospect of the second cease-fire agreement between the government of Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels falling apart, the UN Human Rights Office urged both parties to pull back their troops and abide by the terms of the so-called Minsk cease-fire accord that came into force in February.
The UN Human Rights Office said it is particularly worried that the dire human rights situation in areas of eastern Ukraine is likely to get even worse as a result of breaches in the cease-fire.
Human Rights spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said civilians continue to suffer seriously as a result of this protracted conflict.
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Source: Voice of America
