Ukraine

A UNHCR staff member asks a displaced Ukrainian man about the situation in his native Donetsk region, which has been heavily affected by the conflict.
UNHCR/I. Zimova (file)

In phone call with President, Ban expresses ‘increasing concern’ about Ukraine crisis

14 August 2014
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has spoken with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, reiterating his urgent call to redouble political and diplomatic efforts towards a peaceful resolution in the crisis-torn country.
Local volunteers prepare humanitarian aid in the cellar of the Sloviansk public library, Ukraine, which serves as a warehouse and collection point for UNHCR's aid delivery.
UNHCR/Iva Zimova

Ukraine: UN alarmed by intensifying clashes, mounting casualties in country’s east

8 August 2014
A senior United Nations human rights official today declared the situation in Eastern Ukraine “extremely alarming” with intensifying fighting, mounting casualties and serious damage to infrastructure.
A UNHCR staff member asks a displaced Ukrainian man about the situation in his native Donetsk region, which has been heavily affected by the conflict.
UNHCR/I. Zimova (file)

Ukraine: UN urges central registration system amid rising internal displacement

5 August 2014
With thousands fleeing the intensifying violence in eastern Ukraine, senior United Nations officials today urged the Government to establish a central registration system which would help coordinate relief efforts for the already 117,000 internally displaced people (IDPs).
Aircraft on runway.
World Bank/Arne Hoel (file)

Malaysia Airlines investigation and recovery efforts hampered by shelling: OSCE

5 August 2014
General News

The investigation and recovery effort on the site where the Malaysia Airlines passenger flight was shot down has been hampered because of continued shelling in Eastern Ukraine area.

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