United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was “extremely shocked” by the images from the discovery of Mass graves in Bucha, near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, urged authorities to open an independent investigation, his spokesman said Sunday.
The pictures shocked me so much of killing civilians in Bucha, Ukraine. Independent investigation must lead to effective accountability Guterres said after Ukrainian officials said hundreds of The bodies were found, prompting accusations of war crimes against Russian forces.
The United Nations said Sunday that this discovery of Mass graves in Bucha, near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, raised serious questions about possible He stressed the importance of Preserve the evidence.
“What is known so far clearly raises serious and troubling questions about possible War crimes and grave violations of international Humanitarian Law “Rights of the United Nations office He said.
On Saturday, Ukrainian officials said that nearly 300 bodies had been buried in Mass graves. And the French news agency (AFP) saw at least 20 bodies, all of them in Plain clothes, scattered across one street.
Meanwhile, UN rights office Its employees said on Earth has not yet been able to verify the numbers or details reported by Ukrainian officials.
However, he said, “We are very excited concerned by available Photos and videos, including stills of Corpses with Their hands are tied behind their appearance.”
“At the same time, we can’t rule out Among the 300 or so bodies reportedly collected by city authorities on Streets and buried in In recent days there are Ukrainian or Russian bodies soldiers who Killed during hostilities ‘Rights office He said.
“Civilians who Die of natural causesheart attack, or other health conditions triggered Through pressure and lack of access To pharmaceutical and medical help over The last month, can also Be among them found dead on Streets of City.”
But given the possibility of war crimes, she said it was important “to get all the bodies out and identify them.”
This was vital ‘until relatives are informed, exactly that cause of death to arise for help ensure accountability And the justice,” He Said.
“it’s a also It is important to take all measures to ensure Preservation of Guide.”
