Arbitrary detentions, sometimes involving torture, are taking place in Eastern Ukraine both by Ukrainian authorities and Russian-backed separatists, according to a joint report released by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Thursday.
At least nine cases were documented of Ukrainian authorities detaining civilians accused of coordinating with Russian-backed separatists, and nine more of separatist forces detaining civilians suspected were spying for the Ukrainian government.
But both human rights organizations stated they suspect the number of such detentions is much higher than they are currently able to document.
“Torture and secret detention are not historical — or unknown — practices in Ukraine. They are …read more
Source: Voice of America
