United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres has warned Israel and Russia that they may be added to a United Nations list of parties suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict zones. The annual report to the United Nations security council highlights credible reports of rape and other forms of sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians, including incidents in prisons and detention centers. The report also documents cases of sexual violence by Russian forces and allied groups against Ukrainian prisoners of war, with details of abuse such as genital electrocution, beatings, and forced nudity. Guterres urged both governments to investigate credible allegations and allow United Nations monitors access to assess the situation more fully.

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