United Nations Votes for Investigation Into Alleged Russian Rights Abuses in Ukraine

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United Nations Votes for Investigation, Into Alleged Russian , Rights Abuses in Ukraine. Al Jazeera reports that the United Nations' Human Rights Council has agreed to set up a commission to investigate Russia's invasion of Ukraine for possible war crimes. . Al Jazeera reports that the United Nations' Human Rights Council has agreed to set up a commission to investigate Russia's invasion of Ukraine for possible war crimes. . On March 4, 32 of the council's 47 members voted to establish a high-level probe. . Yevheniia Filipenko, Ukraine's ambassador, reportedly told the council there was , “irrefutable evidence of gross and systematic human rights violations as well as war crimes and crimes against humanity by Russia. . Thirteen countries reportedly abstained from voting, including China, Venezuela and Cuba. . Only Russia and Eritrea voted against the probe. . The message to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin has been clear: You’re isolated on a global level and the whole world is against you, Yevheniia Filipenko, Ukrainian ambassador, via Al Jazeera. The message to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin has been clear: You’re isolated on a global level and the whole world is against you, Yevheniia Filipenko, Ukrainian ambassador, via Al Jazeera. According to Al Jazeera, the commission is expected to produce a report by early 2023. . The exact focus of the investigation remains undefined, however one diplomat reportedly said the commission will investigate the root causes of the conflict. . The exact focus of the investigation remains undefined, however one diplomat reportedly said the commission will investigate the root causes of the conflict. . Al Jazeera reports that hundreds of civilians have been killed since the invasion began just over a week ago. . Over 1.2 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee from their homes.