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
Member Countries Can Keep Abusive Governments Off Important UN Bodies
Aid Organizations Balance Assistance against Mounting Taliban Abuses
Nationality Law, Access to Education Key Issues Under UN Review
UN Reports on Public Lashings, Executions by Taliban for ‘Moral Crimes’
Hold Special Session; Create Mechanism to Collect Evidence of Abuses
Taliban Have Imposed Cruel Choice for Afghans Needing Aid
Amnesty International Among 104 Urging Against Adopting Controversial Definition