U.N. to set up panel to probe rights violations by Russia in Ukraine

The U.N. Human Rights Council on Friday overwhelmingly voted in favor of establishing an independent commission tasked with investigating and preserving proof of human rights violations by Russia in Ukraine.Of the 47-member Geneva-based body, 32 countries, including Japan and the United States, voted for the text, while 13 nations such as China, India and Pakistan abstained. Only Eritrea joined Russia in opposition.After the vote, Ukrainian Ambassador Yevheniia Filipenko said, "The message to Putin has been clear. You are isolated on a global level, and the whole world is against you.""Evid…READ FULL ARTICLE