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Chernobyl: Survivors reflect on nuclear accident, Russian occupation

Looking back on two of the most difficult periods since the plant opened in 1977, Chernobyl employees shared their personal stories with UN News on the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. Ground zero Evgeny Yashin was a 40-year-old chemist at the Chernobyl plant when the nuclear power reactor accident unfolded in April 1986, resulting in … Read moreChernobyl: Survivors reflect on nuclear accident, Russian occupation

Ukraine: Civilian attacks ‘must end immediately’ says UN, as search for Dnipro survivors continues

Associate Spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay told Monday’s regular briefing for correspondents in New York that António Guterres had condemned Saturday evening’s missile strike adding that it was “another example of a suspected violation of the laws of war.” Violation of international law In a statement issued later in the day, the Spokesperson reiterated that “attacks against … Read moreUkraine: Civilian attacks ‘must end immediately’ says UN, as search for Dnipro survivors continues