he report illustrates how families of victims from temporarily occupied territories face systemic difficulties in accessing free legal aid, social security, document restoration, and medical services. This is a direct violation of the state's obligations under Articles 9 and 12 of the Covenant. The analysis of more than 200 appeals provides a qualitative empirical basis confirming the structural barriers created by the Russian occupation administration.

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