The Russian Wagner men’s own content on their phones could become crucial evidence in future trials of war crimes during the war in Ukraine. War crimes prosecutors can benefit greatly from the material if the men are brought to trial, says Jann Kleffner, professor of international law at the Norwegian Defense Academy. himself and who knows who in the Wagner group. According to experts in international law and the laws of war, the Wagner men’s own need to document the atrocities could constitute evidence if they are brought to justice. – For example, we have seen it on Syrian social media accounts. They were used, among other things, in Swedish courts to prosecute war crimes committed in Syria. One can imagine that something similar could happen in Ukraine. It can be very important, says Jann Kleffner, professor of international law at the Swedish Defense Academy. In the clip above: Hear Jann Kleffner tell more about what could be crucial evidence if the Wagner men are brought to justice
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The mobile content of the Wagner men could become crucial evidence
