Passive research account

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

#Russia's widespread & systematic torture of Ukrainian POWs & attacks on #Ukraine's energy infrastructure are tragic examples of the war on people, environment, & our common future.

This war leaves a legacy of trauma & loss, for generations to come - @volker_turk at #HRC57

[Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) @UNHumanRightsUA]

Our new report describes a significant increase in civilian harm in Ukraine over the summer (June-August).
Read #KeyFindingsFromReport here: https://t.co/s2AXVTz8is

[Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) @UNHumanRightsUA]

New report on Ukraine released today covers torture/ill-treatment of POWs and main human rights developments in June-August.

Read #KeyFindingsFromReport here: https://t.co/s2AXVTyAsU

[Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) @UNHumanRightsUA]

This morning, an artillery shell struck near #Kherson’s central market during rush hour. Authorities report 6 civilians killed and 6 injured, nearly all over age 60.
Today we released 40th Periodic Report, showing a 45% increase in civilian casualties over the summer compared to the spring.
Available here: https://t.co/wPUykji8ex

[Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) @UNHumanRightsUA]

The HRMMU family is shocked and appalled at the death of our ICRC colleagues. Our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones.

[Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) @UNHumanRightsUA]

Our team continues to assess the consequences of the terrible attack on the Okhmatdyt Hospital which was hit yesterday by a missile launched by the Russian Federation. Authorities have reported 2 killed and at least 50 injured, including 8 children.

We spent the day at the site yesterday and spoke with hospital staff and parents. Our preliminary fact-finding and analysis strongly indicate that the children’s hospital likely suffered a direct hit, rather than receiving damages due to an intercepted weapon.

As of this afternoon, authorities reported that at least 42 people had been killed and 190 people injured in the Russian Federation’s attacks yesterday on Ukraine.

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

#Ukraine: Civilians displaced from north-eastern border areas tell @UNHumanRightsUA of terrifying aerial bombardment by Russian armed forces, in some cases having to shelter in basements for days. We call on #Russia to respect int'l law & to cease attacks on Ukraine immediately.

[Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) @UNHumanRightsUA]

Today we witnessed a scene of destruction at one of the Ukraine's largest printing houses in Kharkiv where a Russian missile strike killed 7 workers, including 5 women and injured 21 on Thursday. The staff were mourning their colleagues and the loss of at least 50,000 books.

[Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) @UNHumanRightsUA]

Recent attacks on railway facilities across Ukraine killed at least 11 civilians & wounded dozens. “These attacks have caused civilian deaths, & they also jeopardize essential services such as power generation & rail transport," said the head of Mission.👇https://t.co/9V2PPuNu6z

[Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) @UNHumanRightsUA]

Our March 2024 update on the protection of civilians, released today, shows an increase in civilian casualties, including among children, over the past month: 👉 https://t.co/IGdvM5LHX7

[Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) @UNHumanRightsUA]

#MineAwarenessDay with spring’s arrival, Ukrainian farmers face deadly danger from mines, with 7 agricultural workers killed or injured this March alone.
Every effort must be made to meticulously map and mark the locations of mines and ERW, and to prioritize the demining.

[Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) @UNHumanRightsUA]

Another wave of missiles and drones hit #Ukraine this morning causing deaths and injuries. Our teams are assessing the impact of the attacks. In #Kyiv, fire gutted several floors of an 18-floor apartment building.

[UN Special Procedures @UN_SPExperts]

Palestinians in grave danger of mass ethnic cleansing warns UN expert @FranceskAlbs, urging the international community to mediate an immediate ceasefire between #Hamas & #Israeli forces – “Time is of the essence.” #Gaza
https://t.co/mItVLvgSbR

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

"The abuse or destruction of the manifestations of our innermost beliefs can polarise societies & aggravate tensions."

At the @UN Human Rights Council, @UNHumanRights chief @volker_turk calls to combat "the weaponization of religious differences for political purposes."

#HRC53

[Passive research account @onlyresearchnow]

Thrilled to be at the #IBACrime #WarCrimes Committee conference, with a packed schedule of strong speakers, including *many* powerful women. Congrats to the organizers for massive change from the all male panels of a few years ago! looking forward to an insightful day! @IBAevents

[anna holligan 🎙 @annaholligan]

BREAKING ICC judges issue arrest warrants against Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova
Today, 17 March 2023, Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “the Court”) issued warrants of arrest for two individuals #Russia

[Defiende Venezuela @DefiendeVE]

Desde Defiende Venezuela elaboramos un Manual de Medidas Cautelares para responder a la necesidad de la sociedad civil venezolana de contar con materiales para la práctica internacional de defensa de los DDHH. Descárgalo en el link: https://t.co/ZRMnMYcjh0

[Passive research account @onlyresearchnow]

Congratulations to Mr Oswaldo Zavala Giler on his election as the new #ICC #Registrar!

[coalitionfortheicc @ngos4justice]

🗳️#ICCRegistrar elections:

🆕Mr. Osvaldo Zavala Giler @oszagi is elected as @IntlCrimCourt Registrar!

Mr. Zavala has been elected by an absolute majority of the Court’s judges and will head the Registry for the next 5 years, from 18 April.

https://t.co/btb9YqkpT5

[Virginie Amato @VirginieAmato]

Today, @IntlCrimCourt Judges will elect the Court's next Registrar!

We have closely followed the process to #ElectTheBest including the setting up of an ad hoc vetting process for this election!

All you need to know in the 🧵👇

& follow @ngos4justice for updates today!