The United Nations has included Israel and Russia in its annual blacklist, which identifies state and non-state groups suspected of engaging in systematic sexual violence during conflicts.
Warnings regarding their potential inclusion were issued last August, highlighting ongoing concerns about their actions in conflict zones.
The blacklist serves as a tool for accountability, aiming to address and combat the issue of sexual violence in armed conflicts.
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Update at 02:42 UTC on 2026-05-29
DW News reported A new UN report accuses Israeli forces of abuses against Palestinian detainees. The report also documents hundreds of sexual violence cases linked to Russian forces in Ukraine. Both countries deny the allegations.
Sources: DW News