A U.S.-based human rights group is calling on Germany to press Ukraine’s prime minister to ensure Ukrainian forces take all precautions to minimize harm to civilians in their fight against pro-Russia separatists in eastern Ukraine.
Human Rights Watch released a statement Tuesday saying German Chancellor Angela Merkel, as head of Ukraine’s closest ally, should emphasize to Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk the need to issue specific orders to Ukrainian troops not to use certain explosive weapons in areas populated by civilians.
Merkel and Yatseniuk are set to meet Thursday in Berlin.
The statement also called on Merkel to press Ukrainian …read more
Source: Voice of America
