In an earlier report, the Commission noted that torture methods used against detainees were widespread and carried out systematically. In view of this, independent human rights experts considered the use of torture a war crime.
The Commission has now gathered additional evidence into these abuses, which show that Russian administrative agencies have deployed special security forces and personnel to areas under their control in Ukraine, and are acting in a coordinated manner, according to the new report. , Torture was used against Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine. Additionally, abuses have also been reported in detention centers inspected in the Russian Federation. Commission head Eric Mosse said that Russian authorities have acted in a coordinated manner, in accordance with government policies aimed at torturing Ukrainian civilians and detainees, and have therefore committed crimes against humanity. Sexual violence also constitutes a form of torture. Has been used as a tactic, mainly against male prisoners. One detainee told the Commission that he was given electric shocks on his genitals about six times. Victims and eyewitnesses have said that in these torture cases, officers posted in senior positions in the detention centers were involved, who issued orders to the staff at the lower level. In many cases torture was carried out openly, and a sense of impunity appeared to prevail. Treatment was denied. Victims described physical pain and trauma. The consequences of which are likely to continue for a long time. At the same time, they are also facing serious psychological challenges. The Commission says that in detention centers run by Russian agencies, medical care for injured and tortured detainees is either not available or is being denied. According to a Ukrainian soldier, after being seriously injured in the explosion, his requests for treatment were ignored. His leg later had to be amputated due to a delay in health care. Russian military forces have carried out sustained, large-scale attacks targeting energy facilities in Ukraine, causing power outages and affecting millions of civilians. Feeling of impunity: These incidents have violated the basic rights of common citizens including health, education and other basic rights and have had a deep impact on children, elderly, disabled people and people suffering from health problems. The sense of uneasiness, tension and isolation has increased among the common people. The independent commission in its investigation has also focused on attacks carried out with explosive weapons on civilian establishments and residential areas. These include medical centers and cultural institutions, which are protected under international law. The investigation team reiterates the importance of accountability at the judicial and non-judicial levels, which requires that the perpetrators of these crimes be identified. Let it be done. Members of the commission have said that this is extremely important to end the feeling of impunity and maintain the hope of justice among the victims. The Human Rights Council had appointed this three-member commission two years ago to ensure that on 24 February 2022, Ukraine But the serious effects of the Russian invasion and cases of human rights violations could be investigated. There are three members in this commission, which include Eric Mosse (Chief), Pablo de Greiff and Vrinda Grover.