GENEVA / UKRAINE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY
25-Sep-2023
00:03:24
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine is concerned by the continuous evidence of war crimes committed by the Russian armed forces in Ukraine and the suffering of the people in Ukraine who have been continuing to cope with the loss and injury of loved ones, large-scale destruction, as well as economic hardship that have resulted from it, the investigators said in their latest report. UNTV CH
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STORY: GENEVA / UKRAINE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY
TRT: 3:24
SOURCE: UNTV CH
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 25 SEPTEMBER 2023, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
TRT: 3:24
SOURCE: UNTV CH
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 25 SEPTEMBER 2023, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
SHOTLIST
1. Med shot, exterior, UN flag alley, UN Geneva
2. Wide shot, speakers and attendees at the press conference, screens with speakers
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Erik Møse, Chair of the Commission:
“The Commission is deeply concerned at the scale and gravity of violations and the continuous evidence of crimes committed by the Russian armed forces in Ukraine and we emphasize the need for accountability.”
4. Wide shot, attendees at the press conference, screens with speaker
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Erik Møse, Chair of the Commission:
“At this stage of the Commission’s work, it is undertaking more in-depth investigations regarding unlawful attacks with explosive weapons, attacks affecting civilians, torture, sexual and gender-based evidence, and attacks on energy infrastructure. This may also clarify whether torture or attacks on energy infrastructure amount to crimes against humanity.”
6. Wide shot, attendees, cameramen/women, sound engineers and producers at the press conference
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Erik Møse, Chair of the Commission:
“We are concerned about the allegations of genocide and that we are looking further into these issues. And in connection to that, we also mentioned that one aspect of this may be the question of incitement, which comes from certain Russian media.”
8. Med shot, speakers and attendees at the press conference, screens with speaker
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Vrinda Grover, Commissioner:
“Attacks with explosive weapons in populated areas have led to extensive destruction and damage and have been the leading cause of deaths and injuries among the civilian population.”
10. Close shot: photographer and attendee at the press conference
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Vrinda Grover, Commissioner:
“We deplore that attacks by Russian armed forces harming civilian and medical facilities, which have protected status, continue to take place. The Commission also deplores the fact that conflict-related sexual violence continues to take place in violation of international humanitarian law and human rights.”
12. Med shot, attendees at the press conference, screen with speaker
13. SOUNDBITE (English) Pablo de Greiff, Commissioner:
“There has been widespread and systematic use of torture, that in different regions is taking place, that it is taking place on the basis of the same methods and that seems to be a common practice, particularly in places of detention that are under Russian control for extended periods of time.”
14. Wide shot, speakers, attendees and photographer at the press conference, screen with speaker
15. SOUNDBITE (English) Erik Møse, Chair of the Commission:
“There is a large difference between the Russian violations, the extent of those violations and the incidents we found on the Ukrainian side. We talk consistently about a large number of violations on the Russian side and a few incidents on the Ukrainian side. So, it’s important to take this into account.”
16. Med shot, speakers at the press conference
17. Close up, attendee at the press conference
18. Med shot, cameramen, sound engineers and producers at the press conference
2. Wide shot, speakers and attendees at the press conference, screens with speakers
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Erik Møse, Chair of the Commission:
“The Commission is deeply concerned at the scale and gravity of violations and the continuous evidence of crimes committed by the Russian armed forces in Ukraine and we emphasize the need for accountability.”
4. Wide shot, attendees at the press conference, screens with speaker
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Erik Møse, Chair of the Commission:
“At this stage of the Commission’s work, it is undertaking more in-depth investigations regarding unlawful attacks with explosive weapons, attacks affecting civilians, torture, sexual and gender-based evidence, and attacks on energy infrastructure. This may also clarify whether torture or attacks on energy infrastructure amount to crimes against humanity.”
6. Wide shot, attendees, cameramen/women, sound engineers and producers at the press conference
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Erik Møse, Chair of the Commission:
“We are concerned about the allegations of genocide and that we are looking further into these issues. And in connection to that, we also mentioned that one aspect of this may be the question of incitement, which comes from certain Russian media.”
8. Med shot, speakers and attendees at the press conference, screens with speaker
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Vrinda Grover, Commissioner:
“Attacks with explosive weapons in populated areas have led to extensive destruction and damage and have been the leading cause of deaths and injuries among the civilian population.”
10. Close shot: photographer and attendee at the press conference
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Vrinda Grover, Commissioner:
“We deplore that attacks by Russian armed forces harming civilian and medical facilities, which have protected status, continue to take place. The Commission also deplores the fact that conflict-related sexual violence continues to take place in violation of international humanitarian law and human rights.”
12. Med shot, attendees at the press conference, screen with speaker
13. SOUNDBITE (English) Pablo de Greiff, Commissioner:
“There has been widespread and systematic use of torture, that in different regions is taking place, that it is taking place on the basis of the same methods and that seems to be a common practice, particularly in places of detention that are under Russian control for extended periods of time.”
14. Wide shot, speakers, attendees and photographer at the press conference, screen with speaker
15. SOUNDBITE (English) Erik Møse, Chair of the Commission:
“There is a large difference between the Russian violations, the extent of those violations and the incidents we found on the Ukrainian side. We talk consistently about a large number of violations on the Russian side and a few incidents on the Ukrainian side. So, it’s important to take this into account.”
16. Med shot, speakers at the press conference
17. Close up, attendee at the press conference
18. Med shot, cameramen, sound engineers and producers at the press conference
STORYLINE
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine is concerned by the continuous evidence of war crimes committed by the Russian armed forces in Ukraine and the suffering of the people in Ukraine who have been continuing to cope with the loss and injury of loved ones, large-scale destruction, as well as economic hardship that have resulted from it, the investigators said in their latest report.
“The Commission is deeply concerned at the scale and gravity of violations and the continuous evidence of crimes committed by the Russian armed forces in Ukraine, and we emphasize the need for accountability,” said Erik Møse, Chair of the Commission, when briefing reporters today (25 Sep) in Geneva.
Since its establishment, the Commission has travelled over ten times to Ukraine. Recently, the three Commissioners visited the country to interact with authorities at various levels in Kyiv. The Commission regrets that all communications addressed to the Russian Federation remain unanswered.
“At this stage of the Commission’s work, it is undertaking more in-depth investigations regarding unlawful attacks with explosive weapons, attacks affecting civilians, torture, sexual and gender-based evidence, and attacks on energy infrastructure,” said Mr. Møse. “This may also clarify whether torture or attacks on energy infrastructure amount to crimes against humanity.”
According to Commissioner Vrinda Grover, “attacks with explosive weapons in populated areas have led to extensive destruction and damage and have been the leading cause of deaths and injuries among the civilian population.” She added that “we deplore that attacks by Russian armed forces harming civilian and medical facilities, which have protected status, continue to take place.”
The Commission also deplores the fact that conflict-related sexual violence continues to take place in violation of international humanitarian law and human rights.
The Commission has collected further evidence indicating that the use of torture by Russian armed forces in areas under their control has been widespread and systematic. The principal targets of torture were persons accused of being informants of the Ukrainian armed forces.
“There has been widespread and systematic use of torture, that in different regions is taking place, that it is taking place on the basis of the same methods and that seems to be a common practice, particularly in places of detention that are under Russian control for extended periods of time,” said Commissioner Pablo de Greiff.
The report mentioned that in some cases, torture was inflicted with such brutality that it caused the death of the victim. The Commission continues to map and document such facilities, reinforcing its findings that torture was widely used by Russian authorities.
The Commission is also concerned about allegations of genocide in Ukraine and is continuing its investigations on such issues. “We are looking further into these issues. And in connection to that, we also mentioned that one aspect of this may be the question of incitement, which comes from certain Russian media,” said Mr. Møse.
The Commission reiterates its deep concern at the scale and gravity of violations and corresponding crimes that have been committed in Ukraine by Russian armed forces and emphasizes the need for accountability. It also recalls the need for the Ukrainian authorities to expeditiously and thoroughly investigate the few cases of violations by its own forces. “There is a large difference between the Russian violations, the extent of those violations and the incidents we found on the Ukrainian side. We talk consistently about a large number of violations on the Russian side and a few incidents on the Ukrainian side. So, it’s important to take this into account.”
The Commission recalls the paramount importance of judicial and non-judicial accountability, including measures that support the needs of the victims, such as effective mental health and psychosocial support.
“The Commission is deeply concerned at the scale and gravity of violations and the continuous evidence of crimes committed by the Russian armed forces in Ukraine, and we emphasize the need for accountability,” said Erik Møse, Chair of the Commission, when briefing reporters today (25 Sep) in Geneva.
Since its establishment, the Commission has travelled over ten times to Ukraine. Recently, the three Commissioners visited the country to interact with authorities at various levels in Kyiv. The Commission regrets that all communications addressed to the Russian Federation remain unanswered.
“At this stage of the Commission’s work, it is undertaking more in-depth investigations regarding unlawful attacks with explosive weapons, attacks affecting civilians, torture, sexual and gender-based evidence, and attacks on energy infrastructure,” said Mr. Møse. “This may also clarify whether torture or attacks on energy infrastructure amount to crimes against humanity.”
According to Commissioner Vrinda Grover, “attacks with explosive weapons in populated areas have led to extensive destruction and damage and have been the leading cause of deaths and injuries among the civilian population.” She added that “we deplore that attacks by Russian armed forces harming civilian and medical facilities, which have protected status, continue to take place.”
The Commission also deplores the fact that conflict-related sexual violence continues to take place in violation of international humanitarian law and human rights.
The Commission has collected further evidence indicating that the use of torture by Russian armed forces in areas under their control has been widespread and systematic. The principal targets of torture were persons accused of being informants of the Ukrainian armed forces.
“There has been widespread and systematic use of torture, that in different regions is taking place, that it is taking place on the basis of the same methods and that seems to be a common practice, particularly in places of detention that are under Russian control for extended periods of time,” said Commissioner Pablo de Greiff.
The report mentioned that in some cases, torture was inflicted with such brutality that it caused the death of the victim. The Commission continues to map and document such facilities, reinforcing its findings that torture was widely used by Russian authorities.
The Commission is also concerned about allegations of genocide in Ukraine and is continuing its investigations on such issues. “We are looking further into these issues. And in connection to that, we also mentioned that one aspect of this may be the question of incitement, which comes from certain Russian media,” said Mr. Møse.
The Commission reiterates its deep concern at the scale and gravity of violations and corresponding crimes that have been committed in Ukraine by Russian armed forces and emphasizes the need for accountability. It also recalls the need for the Ukrainian authorities to expeditiously and thoroughly investigate the few cases of violations by its own forces. “There is a large difference between the Russian violations, the extent of those violations and the incidents we found on the Ukrainian side. We talk consistently about a large number of violations on the Russian side and a few incidents on the Ukrainian side. So, it’s important to take this into account.”
The Commission recalls the paramount importance of judicial and non-judicial accountability, including measures that support the needs of the victims, such as effective mental health and psychosocial support.
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