UN adds Israel, Russia to sexual violence blacklist (opens in new tab)

The United Nations added Israeli and Russian security forces to its annual list of parties suspected of conflict-related sexual violence, according to a report reviewed ahead of its expected release on Friday. The report lists Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago, citing the treatment of Palestinian detainees; Russian armed and security forces were also listed for the first time over allegations involving prisoners of war and detained civilians in Uk...