UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine to make third visit to the country

UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine will carry out a mission to Ukraine from August 28 to September 4.

The UN representation in Ukraine reported this.

Members of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine will make their third visit to Ukraine.

"As part of their ongoing fact-finding mission, the Commissioners will visit several cities in Ukraine, in particular, the city of Uman in the Cherkasy region and the city of Kyiv, to investigate alleged violations and abuses of human rights, as well as violations of international humanitarian law, and meet with victims and witnesses," the message reads.

The three Commissioners taking part in the mission – Erik Møse (Chair), Pablo de Greiff, and Vrinda Grover – are scheduled to meet with government officials, including key ministers, members of civil society, representatives of United Nations agencies, international organizations, and diplomatic corps to discuss the situation in the country.

On Monday, September 4, the Commissioners will hold a press conference.

For reference:

UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine is an independent body authorized by the UN Human Rights Council to, among other things, investigate all alleged violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law, as well as related crimes, in the context of Russian aggression against Ukraine.

The purpose of the Commission is to establish the facts, circumstances, and root causes of any such violations and oppressions, as well as the collection, consolidation, and analysis of evidence of such violations and oppressions, including their gender dimension, taking into account any future legal proceedings.

The commission will report its activities to the General Assembly in October 2023 and the UN Human Rights Council in March 2023.