Canada Labels Russian Invasion Of Ukraine As Genocide

Canadian lawmakers voted unanimously on Wednesday to label Russia's invasion of Ukraine as genocide and crimes against humanity.

In a statement, it read, "The members of parliament agreed that President Vladimir Putin's military has committed atrocities in Ukraine against the general population, including the removal of children by force, and that such actions have resulted in grave suffering."

"The genocide term was applied due to the willful killing of Ukrainian civilians and also the forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to the Russian territory."

In addition to the indiscriminate killing and forcible removal of children, the Russian military has been accused of conducting torture, rape and mental harm.

The Daily Sabah added that there are 338 elected MPs in the Canadian House of Commons. The motion to call Russian actions genocide was brought forth by Heather McPherson, a New Democrat Party member of parliament.

McPherson's motion called for the members to recognize that Russia is committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people.

Earlier this month, Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau said he believed it is right for people to label Russia's actions as genocide.