Anatomy of Torture: testimonies on torture and ill-treatment by medical personnel in Russian captivity

Testimonies from Ukrainian prisoners of war and unlawfully detained civilians reveal widespread violations of medical ethics and international humanitarian law in detention centers within the Russian Federation and in temporarily occupied areas. It is not only about failing to provide medical aid, but also involves medical professionals directly participating in torture, ill-treatment, and degrading treatment of detainees. Such actions violate the physician’s Declaration of Geneva, International Code of Medical Ethics, Declaration of Tokyo of the World Medical Association, the Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, as well as the Russian Federation’s own legislation regulating the provision of medical care to persons in detention facilities. Given the extensive and systematic nature of these violations, the international community must reinforce its efforts to document incidents, hold perpetrators accountable, and safeguard detainees. This can be achieved by establishing mixed medical commissions, enhancing international oversight, and ensuring that medical professionals involved are brought to justice.

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