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Volker Türk, High Commissioner for Human Rights
2 Oct 2026 · Oral update on Ukraine, Human Rights Council, Geneva
2 Oct 2026
Tier A figureVolker Türk, High Commissioner for Human RightsOral update on Ukraine, Human Rights Council, Geneva
The war is "a human rights catastrophe that is growing and intensifying by the week". OHCHR verified about 15,280 civilian casualties in Jan–Aug 2026 — more than 400 a week, 55% above 2025. Glide bombs in Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy and Zaporizhzhia regions: nearly 2,500 casualties, +62%. Of 1,000+ documented cases of sexual violence, 89% attributed to Russian authorities. Oleshky: ~2,000 trapped. Russia's elections in occupied territory "a blatant violation of international law". Asks: end attacks on energy, local ceasefires, full POW exchange. Also records 3 killed and 41 injured in Moscow region on 19–20 Sep (unverified, no access).“Alongside peace, there must be accountability.”
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