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Heartbreaking images as child refugees arrive in Poland after fleeing Russian invasion

Over half a million Ukrainians have fled their home already in this six-day conflict and left for neighbouring countries, a figure which is rising by tens of thousands every day

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

Hundreds killed in violence in South Sudan between June-Sept 2021, UN says

At least 440 people were killed in violence between warring parties in the South Sudanese county of Tambura between June and September last year, the United Nations said in a new report on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2022

War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

UN Says Some 660,000 Fled Ukraine So Far

The UN refugee agency says that about 660,000 people have fled Ukraine for neighboring countries since the Russian invasion began. The number, given on Tuesday, was up from a count of more than 500,000 a day earlier. Shabia Mantoo, a spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, said in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2022

How to explain Russia invading Ukraine to your children

Experts say you know your child best and you're the one who is best placed to know what they can deal with

Wales Online · Mar 1, 2022

U.N. reports at least 536 civilian casualties in Ukraine

At least 136 civilians have been killed, including 13 children, and 400 have been injured since Russia invaded Ukraine last week, a United Nations agency said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2022

Boris Johnson says 'barbaric' Putin is killing kids as he begins crisis talks in Europe

The UK Prime Minister warned the Russia-Ukraine war is an 'unfolding disaster' for the long haul as he touched down in Poland and Estonia - but he faces mounting pressure to offer more help to refugees

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

At Least 9 Migrants Drown, 9 Rescued off Tunisian Coast

At least nine migrants died after their boat capsized off Tunisian coast, the Tunisian defense ministry said Tuesday. The bodies were recovered by the country's coast guards while two units of the Navy rescued nine other migrants, including some in critical condition. They were from varying African nations, it said.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2022

Baffled Sky presenter in Ukraine confronts Dominic Raab over refugees while sirens blare

Mark Austin asked the Deputy Prime Minister “why are we not doing more?” while an air raid siren sounded behind him in Kyiv - yet Dominic Raab said: "I can’t comment on every potential hypothetical case"

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

Ukraine-Russia map: Where is the invasion taking place and what is the situation along the border?

Vladimir Putin facing international calls to stand down troops after launching war with ‘special military operation’ against western neighbour

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022