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5:00am May 23, 2022

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A record 100 million people have been forced from their homes

by Ayana Archie

Violence and natural disasters are fueling the surge in the number of people displaced, the U.N. says in a new report.
Betsy Joles

7:02am May 21, 2022

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Roma refugees who fled from Ukraine to Moldova are now in limbo

by Betsy Joles

Many slipped across the border as the war began, but lack passports or other official forms of ID. They struggle to prove their eligibility for humanitarian aid — and to cross into other countries.
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5:20pm May 05, 2022

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What's a good word for the welcome given to Ukrainian refugees in Europe? 'Generous'

by Diane Cole

That's how Paul Spiegel characterizes the reception — and medical services — offered by European nations. He spent 7 weeks on the scene for the World Health Organization to assess the situation.
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5:00am Apr 23, 2022

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Orthodox Easter will be very different this year for thousands of Ukrainian refugees

by Meghan Collins Sullivan

This weekend would normally be a celebratory one for Ukrainians. But Easter Sunday marks two months since the latest Russian invasion. More than 40,000 refugees have found themselves in Bulgaria.

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5:41am Apr 15, 2022

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U.K. plan to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda draws outrage

by The Associated Press

Britain announced a deal with Rwanda on Thursday to send asylum-seekers thousands of miles to the East African country, which it said would deter people-smugglers, but has been called inhumane.
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4:27pm Apr 12, 2022

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Ukrainian Holocaust survivors flee war again — this time to Germany

by Esme Nicholson

Germany has welcomed dozens of the oldest refugees fleeing Ukraine — those who survived the Holocaust during World War II. They've now narrowly escaped death for the second time in their lives.
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11:21am Apr 06, 2022

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Krakow, Poland's second-largest city, strains to accommodate Ukrainian refugees

by Joanna Kakissis

More than 150,000 displaced Ukrainians now live in Krakow, increasing the population by 20% in just a few weeks. Now the city is helping them find long-term housing, jobs and spots in schools.

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4:25pm Apr 05, 2022

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Near the Polish border, a musician plays music to welcome those fleeing Ukraine

Refugees streaming across the border at the Medyka border crossing into Poland leave behind the air raid sirens and the sounds of war and are welcomed by musician Davide Martello.

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5:05pm Mar 22, 2022

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Donated clothes help in Ukraine. But here's one thing aid experts like better

by Jason Beaubien

Donations are pouring in — but they don't always address the needs of the many displaced and homeless Ukrainians who've lost practically everything they own.

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11:17am Mar 22, 2022

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NC congresswoman is urging U.S. to expedite adoptions of Ukrainian orphans

by Neal Charnoff

Representative Deborah Ross has sent a
3:45pm Mar 21, 2022

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Hundreds rally in support of Ukraine in NC capital

by David Ford

On Sunday, more than 300 people gathered at the state capitol in Raleigh for the "Stand with Ukraine rally." There were speeches by elected officials and others, traditional music performances, lot

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11:00am Mar 14, 2022

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'It's comfort. It's home.' Walkertown woman's Ukrainian parents faced a hard choice

by Paul Garber

*UPDATE: Anna Shyfrina says her parents made it out of Ukraine and are safe in Moldova.