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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Cooper

MP presses YouTube to remove Russian ‘propaganda’ video showing captive Briton

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An MP has called for YouTube to remove a video of a Briton who was captured by Russian forces, claiming his “illegal” treatment is a breach of the Geneva Convention.

Newark MP Robert Jenrick, whose constituent Aiden Aslin was taken prisoner while serving with the Ukrainian marines, told the Commons the interview showed the 28-year-old “handcuffed, physically injured and being interviewed under duress for propaganda purposes”.

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