The Complexity of Prosecuting Forced Conscription
Conflicting laws make pursuing such cases more difficult – while criminalising some former fighters may only serve Russian interests.
Conflicting laws make pursuing such cases more difficult – while criminalising some former fighters may only serve Russian interests.
Thousands remain unaccounted for following Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine's police, judiciary system and the victims’ relatives are all trying to track them down.
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have disappeared due to conflict, disaster and crime. Many are never heard from again.
Teachers and students resume studies despite daily missile strikes and the occupation of more than 20 per cent of the country.
Amid multiple tales of looting and destruction, a rare happy ending.
Processes will effectively legitimise the de facto occupation authorities while discrediting genuine efforts to see justice.
An independent judiciary is essential to guarantee democracy and demonstrate that, despite the war, the country is continuing to implement change.
World must learn lessons from previous processes to ensure accountability – or risk facilitating future conflicts.