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Ukraine war: UNICEF highlights 40 per cent rise in children killed this year

Attacks that occurred between January and March left 25 children dead, including a two-month-old, said the agency. During the first three weeks of April, nine children lost their lives during attacks. UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Regina De Dominicis, said during a visit to the wartorn country that children and families are … Read moreUkraine war: UNICEF highlights 40 per cent rise in children killed this year

‘High time for peace’, UN chief says, as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters third year

“Two years on and a decade since Russia’s attempted illegal annexation of Ukraine’s Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, the war in Ukraine remains an open wound at the heart of Europe,” António Guterres said. “It is high time for peace – a just peace, based on the UN Charter, international law … Read more‘High time for peace’, UN chief says, as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters third year

General Assembly President calls for solidarity with Ukraine as ‘needless war’ enters a third year

“As we reflect on the two years of anguish and hardship, let us emerge from this place with a resounding message of solidarity and unwavering support to the resilient people of Ukraine,” he said, speaking on the eve of the solemn anniversary.  The Security Council is also set to meet later on Friday on Ukraine, … Read moreGeneral Assembly President calls for solidarity with Ukraine as ‘needless war’ enters a third year

Ukraine: UN rights chief upholds need for justice one year after POW killings

The “tragic killing” at the penal colony at Olenivka in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, under temporary Russian military control, occurred overnight on 28 July 2022.   Many of the POWs were Ukrainian soldiers who had surrendered at the stricken Azovstal steel plant in the city of Mariupol. Appeal for justice “The prisoners of war … Read moreUkraine: UN rights chief upholds need for justice one year after POW killings

Ukraine: 18 million need support as war enters second year

“Since the start of the full-scale war we, along with our humanitarian partners in Ukraine, have made every effort to ramp up operations to provide life-saving support to those who need it most,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists in New York.  Last year, thousands of convoys delivered vital supplies to people in all regions … Read moreUkraine: 18 million need support as war enters second year

UN rights chief deplores Ukraine death toll one year after Russian invasion

Matilda Bogner, Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), told journalists in Geneva that the civilian death toll in the southern city of Mariupol – besieged and bombarded by Russian missiles – had been particularly high.  “My colleagues interviewed a former prisoner of war, and he was from Mariupol and he … Read moreUN rights chief deplores Ukraine death toll one year after Russian invasion

Ukraine: ‘Multiple civilian causalities’ as new year dawns 

Citing UN humanitarian colleagues, he informed the media at the regular daily press briefing that intensified violence in different regions of the war-torn country caused “multiple civilian casualties”, which included children and journalists.   “Ukrainian authorities reported more than 50 civilian casualties on December 31st alone”, said Mr. Haq.  Mounting casualties  The latest attacks on the … Read moreUkraine: ‘Multiple civilian causalities’ as new year dawns