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OSCE Allies Demand Justice for Ukrainian POWs
NETHERLANDS, JUL 24 – More than 40 OSCE states triggered the Moscow Mechanism to investigate credible allegations of systematic torture, executions, and war crimes against Ukrainian POWs by Russian forces.
- On July 24, the Netherlands and 40 OSCE participating States invoked the Moscow Mechanism, sending a letter to ODIHR Director Maria Telalian to investigate alleged abuses.
- Against the backdrop of Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, credible sources including ODIHR, OHCHR and UN COI reported consistent POW rights violations at detention facilities in occupied territories and Russia.
- Witnesses recounted torture methods such as electrocution, including genital targeting, mock executions, and dog attacks, including threats of rape.
- The delegations asked ODIHR to establish facts, analyze patterns of systematic torture and executions, and offer accountability recommendations, following the invocation of the Moscow Mechanism.
- Following the investigation, the mission will prepare a report with findings and recommendations, and ODIHR will share documentation with the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine and courts.
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The Kyiv Independent
einnews.comNetherlands, OSCE seek investigation into Russian torture of Ukrainian POWs
The Netherlands and 40 other OSCE member states have formally called for an independent investigation into the torture and mistreatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp announced July 24.
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp announced on Thursday 24 July in a post on X that the Netherlands and 40 other Member States of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe were calling for a special mechanism to be set in motion.
OSCE Allies Demand Justice for Ukrainian POWs
The Netherlands, alongside 40 OSCE member states, have called for an independent investigation into the reported torture of Ukrainian POWs by Russian forces. By invoking the 'Moscow Mechanism', they aim to establish truth and accountability for alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine, revealed Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp.
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