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10.
Demands that the Russian Federation immediately cease its aggression, as well
as all acts of violence against civilians and prisoners of war in violation of international
human rights law and international humanitarian law, in particular enforced disappearances
and the use of torture and other forms of ill-treatment, including sexual and gender-based
violence as a form of torture, and take immediate and effective measures to prevent such acts;
11.
Also demands that the Russian Federation immediately cease acts of wilful
killings and executions of prisoners of war, persons hors de combat and civilians, ensure that
human remains are treated with dignity and respect, and are promptly returned to the families
with full disclosure of the circumstances and time of death, conduct independent and
transparent investigations into any allegation of such violations, and ensure that those
responsible for committing any crimes under international law are held accountable in
accordance with international standards;
12.
Calls upon the Russian Federation to ensure that all detainees, including
civilians and prisoners of war, receive, in accordance with international humanitarian law
and international human rights law, immediate and adequate medical treatment, particularly
those injured, wounded, or subjected to torture, sexual violence, or other forms of physical
or psychological abuse;
13.
Also calls upon the Russian Federation to promptly inform the families of all
persons in its custody of their fate and whereabouts, ensuring that all detainees are properly
registered, and to provide avenues for detainees to seek legal review of the grounds for their
detention;
14.
Urges full, timely, immediate, unhindered and safe humanitarian access,
including across conflict lines, ensuring that humanitarian actors and assistance reach all
those in need, particularly those in vulnerable situations, and that the independence, neutrality
and impartiality of humanitarian organizations are respected, and ensuring also the protection
of humanitarian personnel and medical personnel engaged exclusively in medical duties;
15.
Notes the recent exchanges of prisoners of war between parties to the armed
conflict, and urges the Russian Federation to grant representatives and staff of established
international human rights and humanitarian mechanisms unhindered, immediate and
sustained access to all prisoners of war, unlawfully detained persons, and civilians who have
been forcibly transferred and deported, and to ensure their humane and dignified treatment
in line with international humanitarian law;
16.
Welcomes the report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry
on Ukraine pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 55/23; 1
17.
Stresses that all those fleeing the war should be protected without
discrimination, including on the basis of racial, national and ethnic identity;
18.
Expresses concern at the impact of the war of aggression by the Russian
Federation against Ukraine on increased food insecurity globally, in particular in the least
developed countries, as Ukraine and the region are one of the world’s most important areas
for grain and agricultural exports, when millions of people are facing famine or the immediate
risk of famine or are experiencing severe food insecurity in several regions of the world, as
well as on energy security, and underlines the importance of humanitarian food programmes
and other relevant initiatives;
19.
Urges the Russian Federation to ensure compliance with its obligations under
international law, including international humanitarian law, and specifically the Convention
for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, with regard to the
preservation of the cultural heritage of Ukraine, including in the temporarily controlled or
occupied territories of Ukraine;
20.
Stresses the importance of maintaining free, open, interoperable, reliable and
secure access to the Internet, and condemns unequivocally any measure that prevents or
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