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Russian forces occupied Snihurivka, a village in the southern region of Mykolaiv, in early March 2022. Residents reported regular detentions and arbitrary arrests in the nearly eight month of occupation. The settlement returned under Ukrainian control in November 2022. © Valentina Hurova/Mykolaiv Society

Russian Captain to be Tried for Detention and Torture

Civilians were illegally detained and brutally treated during the occupation of strategic town.

30 Apr 24

Two Russian servicemen were sentenced in absentia to life in prison for killing four civilians in Chernihiv region in March 2022. They also robbed the victims of their mobile phones, which were used by the investigators to identify the military. © Ed Ram/Getty Images

Two Russians Sentenced to Life for Murder and Looting

The servicemen killed four civilians and took their mobile phones which helped investigators identify them.

23 Apr 24

In late February 2022, Russian troops repeatedly shelled the court building of Borodyanka, a town in the Kyiv oblast, destroying much of its contents. © Irina Domashchenko

Reviving Wartime Justice

“Everyone wanted to go to work as soon as possible.”

23 Apr 24

Two women embrace each other outside a residential building damaged during Russian drone attacks in Kyiv, Ukraine. © Roman Pilipey/Getty Images

Women Support Women

How survivors of sexual violence are working to gather testimony for future justice processes.

16 Apr 24

On April 9 presiding judge Gennadiy Stasenko announced a verdict of 12 years imprisonment. Hukasyan must also pay 65,000 hryvnias (1,650 dollars) to cover the cost of the forensic examinations. © Irina Domashchenko

Russian POW Sentenced for Murder and Looting

The corporal admitted guilt, declined to appeal and requested he be exchanged.

16 Apr 24

A Ukrainian serviceman stands guard near a burning warehouse hit by a Russian shell in the suburbs of Kyiv on March 24, 2022. © FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images

EU Team Advises Ukraine Over Justice Challenges

“The security situation is fluid, the crimes continue to mount and the world’s eyes move on.”

9 Apr 24

The village of Makarove in Kharkiv Oblast was under Russian occupation for five months from April to September 2022. .

Russian Soldiers Face Trial For Murder of Farmworker

The pensioner, according to the investigation, had asked his assailants not to scare his livestock.

9 Apr 24

The Legacy of the Muhajirs

Award-winning documentary explores ancient traditions through historical records and personal testimony.

8 Apr 24

Members of the Ukrainian military walk through debris and destroyed Russian military vehicles on a street on April 06, 2022 in Bucha, Ukraine. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Restoring Justice for Ukraine

"This is a great achievement for the entire international community.”

3 Apr 24

Officials carry bodies from unidentified makeshift graves at the Pishanske cemetery on September 19, 2022 in Izium, Ukraine. The bodies will be examined by forensic officials for possible war crimes. © Paula Bronstein /Getty Images

Ukraine Pursues Genocide Charges

Although the term is currently often used in international politics, the legal complexities are huge.

2 Apr 24

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