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UNHCR SCALES UP FOR THOSE FOR DISPLACED BY WAR IN UKRAINE, DEPLOYS CASH ASSISTANCE
As the assaults continue in Ukraine, where the escalating the rhythm of bombardments, killing massively civilians, and arising out of Russia's attack on its neighbor country, which has led to (The unknown number of human losses, is so far unknown), so far and over 2,5 Million of civilians, who fled Ukraine, to border countries such as Poland and Romania (members of the European Union), under panic and the fear of being killed by the bombing, France has and is still deploying efforts to stop this war, whose battlefield is close to the gates of Europe. In the light of this tragic situation, while the armed conflict is ongoing live streamed, as if it was a War 2.0, (The Ukrainian President Zelensky is updating the rest of the world, over social medias, and proving he is still alive) and at this point of the talks held (Four rounds of talks) between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations, a truce is necessary, as we publish, due to that catastrophic humanitarian that should ring the bell, and also vibrate the emotional and human part of the belligerents… According to UNHCR’s office (OHCHR) more than 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion, according to the UN’s migration agency.
It is sadly, to observe that the Western countries, and basically the est of the world, are watching live, hopelessly, from their TV screens, and smartphones, the developments of the armed conflict in Ukraine, for three weeks, already, causing rising casualties and refugees. The risk of extension of the offensive , striking other countries of the European Union, is high. The besieged cities of Marioupol (Southern Port City), and Kharkiv encircled, have been particularly targeted by the strikes, letting no options to the traumatized the civilians, amongst them have been wounded and killed under the repeated bombings.
The situation is strongly critical, humanly wise, despite the human corridors monitored y the NGO’s effort to evacuate citizens and displace them to a safe place. The access to food and drinkable water has also tragically impossible for some civilians, especially the woman and their children. Since the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are in progress (Already 3rd round), and progress towards a "diplomatic way in the middle of the war" the leaders of the rest of the world, for some, encerhrirssnat the sanctions more and more strong and offering their help as mediator, should avoid adding fuel to the fire because the slightest provocations, even the slightest, would bring down the current unstable balance of this conflict. Indeed, obtaining a ceasefire should be THE PRIORITY of everyone on both sides of the border between Russia and Ukraine, and would avoid continuing to gradually impose sanctions, with direct consequences on Russia of course, but whose boomerang effect is felt by the rest of the world, so much inflation has become gendered and the cost of energy (Gas, Petroleum) as well as wheat, food source of the most vulnerable of this planet who might face shortage ... One should avoid fueling this war that caused terrible damage, so far, human wise and democratically wise.
UNHCR HAS SIGNIFICANTLY STEPPED UP ITS ASSISTANCE IN UKRAINE---------------------------------------------------« UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has significantly stepped up its assistance in Ukraine and the neighbouring countries receiving refugees in response to acute humanitarian needs as the fighting intensifies. In Ukraine, the UN estimates that there are now at least 1.85 million internally displaced people, and an additional 12.65 million people directly affected by the conflict. They are also contending with freezing temperatures.  Access to conflict-affected communities in hard-hit areas like Mariupol and Kharkiv remains very restricted due to the ongoing military activities and increased presence of landmines, exacerbating humanitarian needs by the day. Food, water, medicines and medical care, shelter, basic household items, blankets, mattresses, cash, building materials, generators and fuel are urgently needed.  UNHCR staff are on the ground in Ukraine and – like the civilian population – remain caught up in the hostilities. We are committed to stay and deliver assistance when and where access and security allow. Our Office has scaled up its presence and operations in central and western Ukraine, where conditions enable more humanitarian access, and where needs are also growing as people evacuate to the west and onwards and become internally displaced. We are also coordinating with the local authorities to improve the reception conditions at the international border crossing points where people are waiting in line for hours. We publish a UNHCR’s summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, 11 March, 2022.
« The UN continues to negotiate to secure access, safety and security for the delivery of lifesaving aid. UNHCR repeats its urgent call for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, respect for international humanitarian law, and again thanks neighbouring countries for keeping their borders open to those fleeing.Â
