ICRC ready to be neutral intermediary in mutual release of detainees in Donbas

“As of the early hours of this morning, ICRC teams have prepared to fulfill their role as neutral intermediary, as detainees are being released by opposing sides in the conflict in Eastern Ukraine and transferred to temporary accommodations before they can join their families safely,” reads the ICRC’s statement in relation to the simultaneous release and transfer of detainees.

As noted, the release carries humanitarian values as it brings people back to their families on both sides of the contact line.

“The humanitarian value of the release of people detained in time of conflict cannot be underestimated.  Six years of the conflict and separation have been difficult. Therefore, the actions that bring humanity and caring are important, because even conflicts must have limits,” the ICRC underscores.

As reported with reference to the Office of the President of Ukraine, the next stage of the mutual release of detained persons began in the morning.

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