As Ukrainian forces close in on a key city controlled by pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine, a human rights group is accusing the fighters of aggravating the humanitarian crisis triggered by the four-month-old conflict.
U.S.-based Human Rights Watch issued a statement Tuesday saying rebel attacks on medical personnel and facilities have “compromised the ability of civilian patients to receive treatment.” The group says separatist forces have stolen and destroyed medical equipment and hospital furniture, and hijacked ambulances and used them to transport their fighters.
Human Rights Watch also says at least two medical workers have been killed in mortar attacks that …read more
Source: Voice of America
