War crimes

Rescue and forensic police examine bodies from unidentified makeshift graves at the Pishanske cemetery on September 19, 2022 in Izium, Ukraine. The bodies will be examined by forensic officials for possible war crimes. Izium was recently liberated from Russian occupation after six months. Approximately 440 bodies are buried at the cemetery, so far 161 bodies have been exhumed, taken to the morgue in Kharkiv.
Rescue and forensic police examine bodies from unidentified makeshift graves at the Pishanske cemetery on September 19, 2022 in Izium, Ukraine. The bodies will be examined by forensic officials for possible war crimes. Izium was recently liberated from Russian occupation after six months. Approximately 440 bodies are buried at the cemetery, so far 161 bodies have been exhumed, taken to the morgue in Kharkiv. © Paula Bronstein /Getty Images

Ukraine: The Challenge of Wartime Justice

Ensuring accountability for war crimes committed during the Russian invasion hinges on the ability to ensure fair and independent trials.

20 Sep 22
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