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UN: Deaths Top 6,000 in E. Ukraine Conflict


The United Nations says the number of people killed in eastern Ukraine since fighting broke out in April now tops 6,000. A new report by the U.N. Human Rights Office says fighting between Russian-backed rebels and the Ukrainian government and the ensuing death toll continue to escalate in spite of successive cease-fires.

U.N. human rights monitors say the escalation of hostilities in eastern Ukraine is having devastating consequences for local populations caught in the crossfire. They say the greater use of heavy and sophisticated weaponry is leading to increased violations of international human rights and international humanitarian laws.

Assistant Secretary-General for Human …read more

Source: Voice of America

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