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Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones
An annual UN report blacklisted Israeli and Russian forces for the first time for sexual violence in conflicts, citing Palestinian and Ukrainian detainees. Both countries denied the accusations, with their ambassadors criticizing UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The report also included Hamas and documented 13 cases of sexual violence in 2025 involving Palestinian detainees.
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