The organization noted that the fact that they have documented violations by the Armed Forces of Ukraine does not justify the actions of the Russian forces.
Amnesty International apologized for the fact that its report on the Ukrainian military’s war tactics caused “anxiety and anger.” This was stated in a letter received from the Reuters organization.
But the organization emphasized that it fully supports the conclusions made earlier, noting that for it “the priority in this and any other conflict is to ensure the protection of civilians.”
Amnesty International also said it found Ukrainian forces next to civilian homes in 19 Ukrainian towns and villages it visited. Thus, the fighters exposed them to the risk of shelling from Russia.
The organization noted that the fact that they have documented violations by the Armed Forces of Ukraine does not justify the actions of the Russian forces.
Recall that Amnesty International published a report stating that the Armed Forces of Ukraine allegedly violate the laws of war by “endangering the lives of the population by placing military equipment and weapons in schools and hospitals.”
The President’s Office responded to the organization’s accusations by saying that only the Russian Federation threatens the lives of Ukrainians, and Amnesty International’s statements are “participating in Russia’s campaign against Ukraine.”
Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said Amnesty International was “creating a false balance between the victim and the perpetrator” with its material, and Agnes Callamard, Secretary General of the organization, believed that public discontent in statements in their material about the Armed Forces of Ukraine allegedly an “attack by Ukrainian trolls.”
After that, the director of the Ukrainian office of Amnesty International, Oksana Pokalchuk, announced her departure from the human rights organization.
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Source: korrespondent
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