Russia’s bombardment and Ukraine’s departure ban leave children and those with disabilities most vulnerable

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  • Russia’s bombardment and Ukraine’s departure ban leave children and those with disabilities most vulnerable [17 mars]
    https://theconversation.com/russias-bombardment-and-ukraines-departure-ban-leave-children-and-t

    The scale of the exodus from #Ukraine would be even greater if its government had not banned the departure of men aged 18-60.

    I wrote about this ban earlier this month, noting it violates the right of conscientious objection to military service. It places Ukrainian women, many fleeing with children, under great strain. It also raises important strategic questions for Ukraine’s self-defence.

    [...] This man told me many families, including his own, do not want to separate and leave service-age men behind.

    International human rights and humanitarian law confirm the right of all families – as the natural group units of society – to unity.