Almost 1,000 killed in Ukraine since September truce, says UN

November 20, 2014 21:49

From the BBC: An average of 13 people have been killed daily in eastern Ukraine since a 5 September ceasefire came into place, the UN human rights office says.

In the eight weeks since the truce came into force, the UN says 957 people have been killed, amid continuing violations on both sides.A new report by the office describes a total breakdown of law and order in rebel-held Donetsk and Luhansk.

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