Israel, Russia among new additions on UN sexual violence ‘blacklist’
The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its blacklist of countries accused of committing sexual violence against civilians. The report details nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence recorded globally last year, with specific allegations against Israeli security forces in the occupied territories. The inclusion of these countries has led to diplomatic tensions, particularly with Israel's foreign ministry severing ties with the UN Secretary-General.
- ▪The UN placed Israel on a blacklist for suspected sexual violence against civilians.
- ▪The report documented nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence worldwide last year.
- ▪Israel's foreign ministry announced it would sever ties with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
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News|Sexual AssaultIsrael, Russia among new additions on UN sexual violence ‘blacklist’New report says nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded worldwide last year.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoProtesters outside Sde Teiman military base show support for Israeli soldiers accused of sexually abusing Palestinian detainees, July, 2024 [Tsafrir Abayov/AP]By Al Jazeera Staff, Anadolu and ReutersPublished On 29 May 202629 May 2026The United Nations has confirmed it placed Israel on a blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence against civilians, and pushed back on accusations made by Israel regarding its inclusion.The list, part of a…
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