Russia's withdrawal from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture signifies a lack of commitment to preventing torture and ensuring human rights.

russia has formally withdrawn from the European Anti-Torture Convention, ending all independent monitoring of its prisons and detention sites. The move strips external oversight as evidence grows of widespread torture against #Ukraine captives. https://united24media.com/world/russia-withdraws-from-european-anti-torture-convention-ending-independent-monitoring-of-its-prisons-24002

🇷🇺 #Russia officially withdrew from the Council of Europe's European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment on Nov. 1. https://www.coe.int/en/web/cpt/-/russia-officially-withdraws-from-the-council-of-europe-s-anti-torture-convention

Russia has formally withdrawn from Europe’s anti-torture convention, ending independent international monitoring of its detention facilities. The Council of Europe cited numerous allegations of torture and ill-treatment in Russia and Russian-occupied Ukraine. 🇷🇺🚨 https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?id=140782769126521&story_fbid=122251734008094611