Russia: Forcible Disappearances of Ukrainian Civilians
Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages

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Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages
ICC Prosecutor Should Investigate Use of Unlawful Mines, Booby Traps
Killings Apparently Unlawful, Any Future Peace Talks Should Prioritize Justice
UN Chief Should Add Israel and Palestinian Armed Groups to ‘List of Shame’
Government should Heed Member State Recommendations
Address Restrictions on Independent Media, Civil Society, LGBT Rights
Governments Should Press for Reforms
Member States Should Demand Civilian Access to Aid, Act to Prevent Atrocities
Tougher Measures Needed to Impel Junta to End Abuses
More than 50 Join Declaration on Human Rights Violations in Xinjiang
Secretary-General Guterres to Attend Belt and Road Forum in Beijing
46th Session of the UN Universal Periodic Review
46th Session of the UN Universal Periodic Review