Occupation in Luhansk: How Children and Students are Forced to Work for Propaganda

Occupation in Luhansk: How Children and Students are Forced to Work for Propaganda

According to Главком: The Russian occupation administration in Luhansk is actively involving children in the creation of propaganda content, using them for religious services and labor camps. In particular, children are organized to be taken to areas under the fire control of artillery, where they participate in joint prayers with the military of the Russian Federation. These events aim to shoot propaganda videos that create a positive image of the occupation administration.

Moreover, there is a critical shortage of medical personnel in the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk region. To compensate for this, first-year medical students are being engaged in work. Natalia Pashenko, a representative of the occupation administration, confirmed that young medics are performing the duties of junior staff in medical institutions. This indicates the forced use of students in the healthcare system, which is already experiencing a growing specialist deficit.

Transformation of Authorities and Youth Movement

Additionally, in Henichesk, the occupiers have transformed the 'commission for minors' into a punitive body, causing concern among the local population. A youth Stakhanovite movement is also planned to be created in the temporarily occupied Luhansk, which involves engaging students to work in industrial enterprises. This is yet another example of how the Russian administration exploits the younger generation to achieve its goals within the framework of the region's occupation.

Overall, the situation in Luhansk demonstrates the systematic use of children and youth for propaganda purposes and in the economy, raising concerns about their rights and safety in conditions of military occupation.

These events highlight serious human rights violations occurring under occupation, particularly the use of children for political and economic purposes. It is important for the international community to pay attention to these facts and take measures to protect the rights of children and youth who are in dangerous conditions. The situation in Luhansk could serve as an example of broader issues faced by other regions that have experienced occupation and requires urgent response from international organizations.