On Wednesday United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay strongly condemned the escalation of violence in Ukraine and called for an urgent independent inquiry into these events.
“I strongly condemn the killings and urge the government and protesters to act to defuse tensions and to take swift action to find a peaceful solution to the ongoing crisis,” – Pillay said in a statement posted on the organization’s website.
“I also call for an urgent and independent investigation to establish facts and responsibilities, including the possible use of excessive force, and to ensure accountability for these deadly clashes,” she said.
Pillay also urged all sides of the conflict Ukraine to exercise maximum restraint.
