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A shocking photo depicting the dismembered body of a Ukrainian prisoner of war has appeared online. The photo shows separated body parts, including the head, arms and legs, which is a gross violation of the Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, urgently appealed to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations (UN) to record this crime and launch an international investigation. According to international humanitarian law, prisoners of war must be protected from physical injury, violence and killing, and any violations of these norms must be held accountable.
“This is not just a violation of the Geneva Convention, it is horrific and inhumane behavior,” emphasized Lubinets. “Prisoners of war are in the hands of an enemy state, and this state is responsible for their treatment. In this case, the responsibility lies not only with Russian soldiers, but also with Russia itself.”
Lubinets also appealed to Ukrainian law enforcement agencies to verify the identity of the killed prisoner and confirm the fact of this crime. This should help clarify the circumstances and identify the perpetrators.
It is important to note that such acts of violence are used as part of a hybrid war. The distribution of such photos and videos is intended to intimidate Ukrainians and create an atmosphere of fear. However, according to Lubinets, such crimes cannot be forgotten or forgiven. “Every crime must be punished,” he added.
“The international community, including the ICRC and the UN, should take note of these allegations and take the necessary steps to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice. Violations of human rights and international humanitarian law cannot go unpunished.
