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UN Chief Warns Israel, Russia Over Sexual Violence Allegations
8/15/2025
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- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Israel and Russia about credible allegations of sexual violence by their armed forces.
- Israel is accused of genital violence and mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners; Russia faces similar allegations regarding Ukrainian POWs.
- Both countries have denied the claims, with Israel's ambassador labeling them baseless.
- Guterres highlighted limited cooperation from both nations on accountability for these incidents.
