More than 16,000 civilians detained by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine are still held, UN says

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The UN reported that over 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during its invasion of Ukraine remain held, with a high percentage subjected to torture or ill-treatment. The report highlights severe humanitarian and human rights concerns in the conflict.

The UN also reported more than 95% of the Ukrainian prisoners of war and 85% of the civilian detainees are being tortured or ill-treated, often repeatedly.