Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
711. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will contact the Russian authorities in relation to Ukrainian human rights activist (details supplied) who has been captured by Russian troops to insist on his rights in accordance with the Geneva Convention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42277/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince the illegal, unprovoked and unjustified further invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces on 24 February, Ireland has stood in unwavering solidarity with the people and government of Ukraine. Ireland and the EU have reiterated our calls on Russia to fully comply with its obligations under international law, and have condemned in the strongest possible terms violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law, including the ongoing detention, abduction and kidnapping of Ukrainian journalists, civil society activists, human rights defenders, local officials and other civilians by the Russian Armed Forces and their proxies.
We continue to work at the UN, EU, International Criminal Court, the Council of Europe, and the OSCE not only to bring an end to this war but also to support all measures to ensure accountability for violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Ireland remains at the forefront of efforts to hold Russia accountable for its actions, including by strongly supporting their suspension from the Human Rights Council.
