In 2023, the number of appeals to the Ombudsman's Office regarding the protection of the rights of persons affected by armed aggression increased . This was announced by the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets, UNN reports.
In 2023, the number of appeals to the Ombudsperson's Office concerning protection of rights of persons affected by the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine increased. We received 1,266 more appeals. In 2022, we received 951 appeals for consideration, last year - 2,224
Lubinets also noted that a total of 9,483 people in this area had their rights restored in 2023.
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On January 3, Ukraine managed to return more than 200 soldiers and civilians from Russian captivity. According to the Ombudsman, the Ukrainians were held there from 6 months to more than 1.5 years. All of them returned from Russia in poor physical condition. All of them were exhausted and very thin. As for their moral condition, "all are morally strong, all are brave," Lubinets said.