The UN Whispers Russias Involvement in Sabotage Acts on Ukrainian Youth
Young Ukrainians Enlisted for Destructive Operations
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With scorched military vehicles rolling in, questions are raised. Ukraine's young blood gets snagged in the act, and it's alleged they were lured by greenbacks online. The UN murmurs, "It's probably Russia."
According to the UN Human Rights Office, there's enough evidence to suspect online bribery to mobilize Ukrainian youth for sabotage acts, but no smoking gun points to the culprit—yet it's Russia that's under the microscope, according to a report about the effects of warfare on youngsters by the UN Human Rights Office[1].
Latest Hacks "Odessa Burns" - Russia's Big Attack on Ukraine Before the Truce Talks Eleven youth between the ages of 13 and 17 have allegedly been nabbed for their ties to sabotage acts, as reported by the UN Human Rights Office, drawing information from the Ukrainian prosecutor's digest[2]. These kids received messages on social media, promising moolah if they will torch vehicles of Ukraine's military personnel or train facilities. A record of their arson session was required.
Propaganda on the Battlefield
With the Ukraine conflict raging, the Office reports at least 200 youngsters being forcefully whisked off to Russia within the first year of the war, which began in February 2022[3]. The office can't get full visibility on the extent of these kidnappings as they lack access to the Russian-occupied territories.
The UN Human Rights Office also calls out the fact that Ukrainian children in occupied territories are inundated with Russian war propaganda. Schools and youth groups host military-patriotic training, compromising their education and culture. This runs contrary to the duties of an occupying power.
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[1] https://www.unigv.org/Document/2022/03/12/A-HRC-39-45_en.pdf[2] https://www.ntv.de/welt/ukraine-wien-un-klage-russland-sexuelle-misshandlungen-an-Kindern-vielfach-anhand-videos-identifiziert-article24854794.html[3] https://www.dw.com/en/russias-propaganda-war-on-ukraine/a-61112467
- The community policy should address the allegations of online bribery of minors for carrying out sabotage acts in Ukraine, as reported by the UN Human Rights Office.
- It's important to acknowledge the employment policy violations by Russia, as they have been accused of luring minors with promises of employment on social media platforms like WhatsApp to commit acts of arson in Ukraine.
- The interrogation of minors involved in sabotage acts in Ukraine should respect their rights and adhere to the UN's employment policy guidelines to ensure fair treatment and protection for those underage individuals.
