Refugees From Ukraine Conflict Rises To 2.3 Million
March 11, 2022
4:11 am
No fewer than 2.3 million refugees have now fled Ukraine ever since Russia invaded her neighbours on February 24, according to United Nations figures issued on Friday.
Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the UNHCR, the UN’s refugee agency, has so far recorded 2,316,002 refugees on its dedicated website — 160,731 more than the previous count on Wednesday.
‘UNHCR needs about $500 million for its emergency work in Ukraine and neighbouring countries,’ the agency’s chief Filippo Grandi tweeted yesterday.
‘So far we have received over $300 million, of which almost $200 million from individuals, companies and foundations.
‘This is …
