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Ukrainian Children Abused in Turkey: Investigation Stalled
12/2/2025
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Story summary
- An investigation found 510 Ukrainian children brought to Turkey for the Childhood Without War project faced abuse at a hotel in Antalya.
- Two girls were raped by hotel staff, resulting in pregnancies.
- Investigations were closed due to insufficient evidence, despite findings by Ukrainian and Turkish officials.
- Turkish authorities filed a complaint, but prosecutors did not pursue charges.
- Child rights lawyer Selmin Cansu Demir criticized Turkey and stressed its international obligations.
