UN Rights Body Extends Ukraine Inquiry Into Crimes Since Russia's Invasion

Only two countries on the UN Human Rights Council voted against the proposal. (file photo)

The United Nations Human Rights Council overwhelmingly voted in favor on April 4 of extending and expanding the mandate of an investigative body probing possible war crimes committed since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Twenty-eight countries voted in favor, 17 abstained and two voted against the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, which Kyiv says is essential for keeping Russia accountable for its crimes. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.