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Factbox-Worst refugee crisis since WW2 as Ukrainians flee country

Up to 2.2 million refugees have so far fled Ukraine, or some 5% of its population, since Russia's invasion began on Feb. 24, the U.N. Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Wednesday.

Reuters

More than 140,000 flee Ukraine in 24 hours: UN

The number of refugees fleeing Ukraine increased by more than 140,000 in 24 hours, according to United Nations figures issued Wednesday, with more than 2.15 million now having fled since Russia invaded on Feb 24.

Bangkok Post

UNHCR head estimates 2.1-2.2 million people have now fled Ukraine

The number of people fleeing Ukraine since the Russian invasion began has probably now reached 2.1-2.2 million people, the head of the United Nation's refugee agency UNHCR said on Wednesday.

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M&S faces backlash over checkout change to help Ukraine fundraising efforts

Posting to social media, the retailer explained what it is doing to help support Ukrainian civilians amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

Daily Record

M&S slammed after sharing 'positive' change at all of its checkouts

One person said: "It makes me so sad that a positive gesture is slammed by so many people. It may not be perfect but it’s something and surely that’s better than doing nothing?"

Glasgow Live

Where in Europe are Ukraine’s refugees going?

The UNHCR says more than 2 million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian offensive began

The Guardian - UK

Flow of refugees from Ukraine rises to 2 million people, UNHCR head says

The number of refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine has now increased to 2 million, the head of the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said on Tuesday.

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UN may need to scale up its Ukraine aid plans beyond 4 million refugees -UNHCR head

The United Nations is basing its humanitarian aid plans on 4 million Ukrainian refugees seeking safety, but it may need to increase that number shortly, the head of the UN's Refugee Agency said on Tuesday.

Reuters

M&S slammed after announcing 'positive' change to all of its tills and checkouts

Marks and Spencer has now issued a statement

Manchester Evening News

Ukraine: UN says more than 1.3 million have fled since Russian invasion began

United Nations calling exodus Europe’s fastest moving refugee crisis since end of second world war

The Guardian - UK

Number of Ukraine refugees could grow to 1.5 million this weekend, UNHCR head says

The situation in Ukraine remains dire and the number of refugees fleeing the Russian invasion couldl potentially rise to 1.5 million by the end of the weekend from a current 1.3 million, the head of the U.N. refugee agency said on Saturday.

Reuters

UNHCR: Number of Ukraine Refugees Could Grow To 1.5 Million This Weekend

The situation in Ukraine remains dire and the number of refugees fleeing the Russian invasion could potentially reach 1.5 million by the end of the weekend, the head of the UN refugee agency said on Saturday. "This is the fastest moving refugee crisis we have seen in Europe since the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Million refugees fled Ukraine in one week, says UNHCR

GENEVA: One million refugees have fled Ukraine in the week since Russia's invasion, the United Nations said Thursday, warning that unless the conflict ended immediately, millions more were likely to flee.

Bangkok Post

Live updates: Fitch downgrades Russia's credit rating

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Russia’s credit rating, citing a “severe shock” to fundamental conditions due to its invasion of Ukraine

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A million refugees have fled Ukraine - UNHCR head

A million people have fled Ukraine in a week after Russia invaded the country, the head of the United Nations refugee agency said on Twitter.

The Independent UK

UN refugee agency: 1 million flee Ukraine in under a week

The United Nations' refugee agency says 1 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion less than a week ago, an exodus without precedent in this century for its speed

Reuters

U.N. urges countries to open borders to Africans fleeing Ukraine

The U.N. refugee agency has urged authorities in countries neighbouring Ukraine to open their borders to African citizens fleeing the conflict there amid reports that some were being denied access to safety, UNHCR said on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Says Ukraine Refugee Surge Soon to Hit 1M

The UN refugee agency says more than 874,000 people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion last week and the figure is “rising exponentially,” putting it on track to cross the 1 million mark possibly within hours. UNHCR spokeswoman Shabia Mantoo said Wednesday that people are continuing to stream into Ukraine’s…

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The Independent UK

Donations made to Ukraine humanitarian efforts as refugee numbers increase

The total number of refugees stands at almost 370,000.

Axios

Over 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion began, UN says

UNHCR says the exodus the is fast-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.

Al Jazeera

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Battles rage for Ukraine’s cities

Ukraine news from February 26: UN says internal displacement also growing as Ukraine forces battle all-round assault.

Al Jazeera

Inside Ain Zara, where Europe’s unwanted are disappeared

Asylum seekers in Libya speak of inhuman detention conditions after raids outside the UNHCR compound in Tripoli.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Says Internal Displacement, Refugee Influx Continues in Yemen

Internal displacement remains one of the defining features of the Yemen crisis after over 157,000 Yemenis were forced to flee their homes due to conflict, announced the United Nations. The UN indicated that the arrivals to Yemen from the East and Horn of Africa mainly represent migratory movements, and asylum…

Reuters

Gunmen kill 5 Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia's Afar region - U.N.

At least five Eritreans were killed when gunmen attacked a refugee camp in Ethiopia's northeastern Afar region during fighting between rebellious Tigrayan and Afar forces in the area on Feb. 3, the U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday.

Al Jazeera

Afghan, Syrian refugees face uncertain future in Denmark

UNHCR criticises Danish asylum policies as Syrians and Afghans fear being told they cannot remain in the country.

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