ECtHR: Russia Responsible for Killing, Torture of Georgian Prisoners of War in 2008 (opens original article in a new tab)

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Russia violated the right to life and prohibited torture for eight Georgian prisoners of war in 2008, ordering Moscow to pay compensation to victims' families and surviving servicemen.

• ECtHR ruled Russia violated the right to life and prohibition of torture for eight Georgian POWs in 2008.
• Russia ordered to pay compensation to victims' families and surviving servicemen.
• ECtHR found Russia exercised effective control over South Ossetia and was responsible for treatment of POWs.