Tuesday 16 August 2022 10:07 PM Amnesty is to probe its own report on so-called war crimes by Kyiv trends now
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Amnesty International is to hold a formal inquiry into whether it falsely accused Ukraine of war crimes.
The human rights organisation announced the move yesterday, amid a growing backlash over its decision to publish a highly-contentious report arguing that Kyiv was stationing troops in towns and cities in a way that 'violates international law'.
It follows resignations by senior staff and supporters concerned that the document, released this month, is being used to justify Russian attacks on schools and hospitals.
A team of 'external reviewers' will examine claims by legal experts that the controversial report contained basic errors and misinterpreted rules on armed conflict.
The human rights organisation announced the move yesterday, amid a growing backlash over its decision to publish a highly-contentious report arguing that Kyiv was stationing troops in towns and cities in a way that
