war conflict

Russian air strikes kill about 200 Syrian civilians – Amnesty International
News - 23 December 2015

Russian air strikes kill about 200 Syrian civilians – Amnesty International

The human rights activists say that Russia launched airstrikes on the territories where there were no nearby military targets

Violations of international law remain unpunished – human rights activists
News - 21 December 2015

Violations of international law remain unpunished – human rights activists

The Ukrainian authorities are advised to pass the bill which allows ratification of the Rome Statute and to prevent the escape of suspects.

Savchenko goes on hunger strike
News - 17 December 2015

Savchenko goes on hunger strike

"I go on hunger strike starting from tomorrow till the end of trial!"

Oksana Zabuzhko. Quotes about Ukraine
Articles - 13 December 2015

Oksana Zabuzhko. Quotes about Ukraine

The speech of the writer on "Culture as the national narrative. Can a country be successful without a CV?"

Russia refuses to report on compliance with rules of warfare
News - 11 December 2015

Russia refuses to report on compliance with rules of warfare

Russia has blocked the proposal for the annual report on compliance with the Geneva Convention.

Convicts transferred from occupied territory to Ukraine for the third time
News - 08 December 2015

Convicts transferred from occupied territory to Ukraine for the third time

Twenty convicts from the Yenakiyevo colony No.52 have been transferred to the government-controlled territory of Ukraine.

At least 120 people killed in terrorist attacks in Paris
News - 14 November 2015

At least 120 people killed in terrorist attacks in Paris

About a hundred people were killed in the Bataclan theater in Paris, while other attacks in Paris and outside the city left at least 40 people dead

Witness in Srebrenica massacre case found dead in Hague hotel
News - 23 October 2015

Witness in Srebrenica massacre case found dead in Hague hotel

Dusan Dunjic was a defence witness in the war crimes case against former Bosnian Serb general.

Ukrainians support petition for dismissal of Prosecutor General
News - 22 October 2015

Ukrainians support petition for dismissal of Prosecutor General

The petition suggests dismissing the Prosecutor General and conducting open and transparent competition for the position.

Grave offenses in Donbas can’t be pardoned – human rights activists
News - 13 October 2015

Grave offenses in Donbas can’t be pardoned – human rights activists

The experts elaborate the amendments to the Criminal Code to bring it into line with international humanitarian law.

The Hague starts investigation into armed conflict in South Ossetia
News - 08 October 2015

The Hague starts investigation into armed conflict in South Ossetia

The expert claims this case will show whether it is possible prosecute Russia for military actions in Ukraine

Damage to ecology in Donbas estimated at 14 bln
News - 29 September 2015

Damage to ecology in Donbas estimated at 14 bln

The losses caused by destruction of area conservation in the Donbas conflict zone amount to about UAH 14 billion.

Map recording threats to journalists in Europe relaunches and expands to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
News - 14 September 2015

Map recording threats to journalists in Europe relaunches and expands to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus

Index on Censorship, the European Federation of Journalists and Reporters Without Borders are delighted to announce the expansion and redesign of Mapping Media Freedom

International aid to displaced people not reaches small towns
News - 09 September 2015

International aid to displaced people not reaches small towns

The exact number of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) is unknown, and the restriction of freedom of movement makes it difficult to deliver aid.

NGO Crimea SOS prepares internally displaced children for school
News - 08 September 2015

NGO Crimea SOS prepares internally displaced children for school

School uniform, backpacks, and supplies were gathered for over 50 children within the action

Soldier sentenced to five years for refusing to fulfill order without weapons
News - 03 September 2015

Soldier sentenced to five years for refusing to fulfill order without weapons

A commander, who refused to fulfill the order because his soldiers did not have weapons, was sentenced to five years in prison

First group of prison inmates transferred from uncontrolled territories of Donbas
News - 09 July 2015

First group of prison inmates transferred from uncontrolled territories of Donbas

First group of prison inmates transferred from uncontrolled territories of Donbas