Information on trials of current and former members of the Soviet armed forces for atrocities committed during the war in Afghanistan [RUS17663.E]

Information on the above-mentioned subject is currently available to the DIRB.

This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.

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