<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p>Reports that Russia intends to try Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) in Russian-occupied Mariupol have raised concerns with the UN Human Rights Office. According to a UN spokeswoman, there is evidence that metal cages are being constructed in the music hall of the Ukrainian city, "presumably to restrain prisoners of war during hearings."&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the UN, it is a war crime to prosecute POWs for taking part in hostilities. Russia has previously refuted allegations that it mistreats prisoners of war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recent social media posts, including those made by Ukrainian officials, appear to show metal cages being constructed on the philharmonic hall's stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media.&nbsp;</em></strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ukraine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ukraine</a> has informed international partners about the intentions of the Russian Federation to commit a flagrant war crime — the sham trial of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ukrainian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ukrainian</a> prisoners of war, defenders of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mariupol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mariupol</a>.<a href="https://t.co/pKXplvzSiU">https://t.co/pKXplvzSiU</a> <a href="https://t.co/S0soUMCMNi">pic.twitter.com/S0soUMCMNi</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">In Mariupol, on August 24, Russian occupiers plan to judge Ukrainian prisoners in cages on the stage of a destroyed theater. We need to shout about it!!! I don't want it to be allowed. Ukrainian heroes defended us to the last!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AzovstalDefenders?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AzovstalDefenders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Azov?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Azov</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MariupolTribunal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MariupolTribunal</a> <a href="https://t.co/T1WUT3MLml">pic.twitter.com/T1WUT3MLml</a></p>
— даша чи дарина (@darinapoda) <a href="https://twitter.com/darinapoda/status/1562044320789807107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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And who said that we need negotiations? And the cages for the Ukronazis are already ready😁 <a href="https://t.co/X4nNp7ju6C">pic.twitter.com/X4nNp7ju6C</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">‼️pushilin the leader of the so-called DNR,said that Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s demands wouldn’t affect plans to hold a tribunal for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ukrainian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ukrainian</a> prisoners of war in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mariupol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mariupol</a><br />
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‼️According to him,the materials for the tribunal are already fully ready<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/russiaisaterroriststate?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#russiaisaterroriststate</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AZOV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AZOV</a> <a href="https://t.co/ozkrQe2bzD">pic.twitter.com/ozkrQe2bzD</a></p>
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<p>As per BBC reports, images were shot within the last four to five days and match the venue's interior.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to allegations made by Ukraine's intelligence service, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-six-months-into-the-russia-ukraine-war-what-are-the-consequences-so-far-509615?UTM_SRC=breakingnews">Russia</a> intends to perform mock trials for Ukrainian POWs who were seized while defending the city before it was taken by Russian forces in May.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At a news conference, Ravina Shamdasani, a spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated that such plans were "not acceptable" and "humiliating," adding that it seemed that the prisoners of war would be restrained during proceedings in these cages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She continued by saying that the UN is worried that POWs who are accused of crimes won't get a fair trial.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ms Shamdasani also voiced worry over Russia's refusal to allow Ukrainian POWs access to impartial observers like the UN and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which she claimed could put them at risk of being tortured to get a confession.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;How Russia-Ukraine war rattled markets?</strong></p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Reports that Russia intends to try Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) in Russian-occupied Mariupol have raised concerns with the UN Human Rights Office. According to a UN spokeswoman, there is evidence that metal cages are being constructed in the music hall of the Ukrainian city, "presumably to restrain prisoners of war during hearings." According to the UN, it is a war crime to prosecute POWs for taking part in hostilities. Russia has previously refuted allegations that it mistreats prisoners of war. Recent social media posts, including those made by Ukrainian officials, appear to show metal cages being constructed on the philharmonic hall's stage. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. #Ukraine has informed international partners about the intentions of the Russian Federation to commit a flagrant war crime — the sham trial of #Ukrainian prisoners of war, defenders of #Mariupol.https://t.co/pKXplvzSiU pic.twitter.com/S0soUMCMNi — UKR Mission to NATO (@UKRinNATO) August 23, 2022 × In Mariupol, on August 24, Russian occupiers plan to judge Ukrainian prisoners in cages on the stage of a destroyed theater. We need to shout about it!!! I don't want it to be allowed. Ukrainian heroes defended us to the last!#AzovstalDefenders #Azov#MariupolTribunal pic.twitter.com/T1WUT3MLml — даша чи дарина (@darinapoda) August 23, 2022 × 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Vladimir Zelensky said that negotiations between Kiev and Moscow would be impossible if a trial of Ukrainian prisoners of war takes place in Mariupol. And who said that we need negotiations? And the cages for the Ukronazis are already ready😁 pic.twitter.com/X4nNp7ju6C — yugo antifascist ☭ 🚩komintern affiliated media. (@AntifaYugo) August 23, 2022 × ‼️pushilin the leader of the so-called DNR,said that Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s demands wouldn’t affect plans to hold a tribunal for #Ukrainian prisoners of war in #Mariupol ‼️According to him,the materials for the tribunal are already fully ready#russiaisaterroriststate#AZOV pic.twitter.com/ozkrQe2bzD — Анастасія (@B__ANASTASIYA) August 22, 2022 × As per BBC reports, images were shot within the last four to five days and match the venue's interior. According to allegations made by Ukraine's intelligence service, Russia intends to perform mock trials for Ukrainian POWs who were seized while defending the city before it was taken by Russian forces in May. At a news conference, Ravina Shamdasani, a spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated that such plans were "not acceptable" and "humiliating," adding that it seemed that the prisoners of war would be restrained during proceedings in these cages. She continued by saying that the UN is worried that POWs who are accused of crimes won't get a fair trial. Ms Shamdasani also voiced worry over Russia's refusal to allow Ukrainian POWs access to impartial observers like the UN and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which she claimed could put them at risk of being tortured to get a confession. WATCH | How Russia-Ukraine war rattled markets?

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