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Ombudsman Lubinets reported on a conversation with the Russian side regarding the exchange of prisoners after the Ukrainian army's offensive in the Kursk region. Ukraine is ready to continue the exchange process, with priority given to the seriously wounded and women.
The governor of Kursk region announced the mandatory evacuation of the village of Glushkovo. More than 8,000 people have already been evacuated from the border areas of the region and placed in 143 temporary accommodation centers in 11 regions of the Russian Federation.
Negotiations on a ceasefire in Sudan have started in Switzerland, but without representatives of the army.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting on the creation of a 'buffer zone' in the Kursk region. The issues of security, humanitarian aid and compliance with international law in this area were discussed.
Shiite Houthi rebels attacked the UN office in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, taking control of 63 employees of humanitarian organizations. The incidents occurred on August 6-7, but were initially hushed up.
A photo exhibition documenting Russian war crimes in Ukraine was presented in the Angolan capital.
Humanitarian organizations continue to evacuate residents from the frontline areas. The displaced people need case management, psychosocial support and accommodation, the UN reports.
The intensification of Russian strikes in Sumy region has significantly increased the burden on medical facilities. UN partners report an urgent need for additional resources, including medicines and equipment.
According to the UN, the number of civilian casualties in Donetsk region increased from 125 in May to 269 in July 2024. Humanitarian organizations continue to help civilians leave the areas of active hostilities.
It is believed that at the beginning of the nineteenth century there were about 26 million elephants in Africa. Today, the number of these animals in Africa does not exceed 500 thousand.
The Russian Ombudsman hopes that the information about the attack on the Kursk region will be reflected in the UN OHCHR report on human rights violations, which is being prepared for release in September.
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry reported the downing of a group of drones from Ukraine that allegedly violated the border on August 9. Minsk called it an attempt at escalation and plans to appeal to international organizations.
Roderich Kiesewetter believes that the Ukrainian armed forces' offensive in Russia is justified under the UN Charter. The CDU expert noted that Ukraine's actions make military and strategic sense and can ease pressure in other parts of the frontline.
Elder of Erzya people announced loss of 200 thousand representatives over the last 10 years due to Russian policy. Critical situation with studying Erzya language in schools, only 45 minutes per week are allocated.
A former Canadian diplomat was detained in Switzerland on suspicion of spying for China.
The European Commission has called on Mexico to arrest Putin if he attends the inauguration of the new president. As a member of the ICC, Mexico is legally obliged to execute an international arrest warrant.
Minister Kuleba held talks with the Prime Minister of Mauritius. The parties agreed to start working on agreements on investment protection and avoidance of double taxation, and discussed cooperation in politics, trade and the restoration of Ukraine.
Iran has said it will respond to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at "the right time. " At the same time, the U.S. is urging Tehran to reconsider its decision to militarily attack Israel, promoting this through diplomatic channels.
The head of the UN Monitoring Mission reported mass torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia. In Ukraine, the treatment of Russian prisoners of war is different, and the UN mission has full access to them.
Oleksandr Ishchenko, a prisoner of war of the Azov Brigade, died in Russian captivity due to blunt force trauma to his chest. The deputy commander of the brigade called on the international community to pay attention to the violation of the Geneva Convention.
Asif Merchant, 46, was arrested in the United States on suspicion of organizing a plot to assassinate American politicians, including Donald Trump. The court remanded the suspect in custody without bail.
Nine UNRWA employees were dismissed on suspicion of involvement in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The UN conducted an investigation against 19 employees of the agency, finding evidence of possible involvement.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry called Mali's decision to break off diplomatic relations short-sighted and hasty. Ukraine rejects accusations of supporting terrorism and reserves the right to take appropriate measures.
President Zelenskyy welcomed Botswana's signing of the Peace Summit Joint Communiqué.
The UN Human Rights Ombudsman has called on the Bangladeshi government to stop repressing peaceful protesters.
Law enforcement officials have launched a pre-trial investigation into the murder and dismemberment of a Ukrainian prisoner of war by the occupiers. Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin said that Russia was repeating the crimes of the Nazis.
A photo of the body of a Ukrainian prisoner with signs of torture has been posted online. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the ICRC and the UN to record human rights violations by Russia.
Russian troops attacked occupied Volnovakha, accusing Ukraine of being responsible. The attack killed a 76-year-old man and wounded a woman, hitting four locations.
The state does not grant the status of civilian hostages to Ukrainian prisoners deported by Russia. The lawyer spoke about the problems with their return and discrimination against them after crossing the border.
Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the Russian Ombudsman regarding the death of Oleksandr Ishchenko in a Russian detention center. He demands compliance with the Geneva Conventions and the provision of medical care to Ukrainian prisoners of war.