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Civilians from Mariupol Flee Azovstal Bunkers in UN-Led Evacuation

Civilians were evacuated on Sunday from the bunkers of Mariupol's Azovstal steel works after the United Nations and the International Red Cross led a deal to ease the ordeal of the most destructive siege of the war in Ukraine. Russian forces pummeled the port city for nearly two months, turning…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Aid organisations must speak out when sleeping children are killed in air strikes

The silence from NGOs in Afghanistan makes me question if humanitarianism has become just a market-driven industry

The Guardian - AU

UN chief embarks on Moscow trip amid criticism

Three months into Russian invasion of Ukraine, UN agencies are struggling to reach civilians under siege in the east.

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Biden announces more military aid, questions Russian claims of controlling Mariupol

US President Joe Biden on Thursday authorised another $800 million in military aid for Ukraine, citing a "critical window" in the conflict as Russia conducts a major offensive in eastern Ukraine. The new military package will include heavy artillery, 144,000 rounds of ammunition and tactical drones, Biden said. Follow the…

France 24

Palestinians mark prisoners’ day amid Jerusalem tensions

Protesters’ call for Israel to release Palestinian prisoners comes days after mass arrest at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

Al Jazeera

Russia's war crimes — and ours

Americans are rightfully horrified by Mariupol. But most of us don't even know what the U.S. did in Mosul or Raqqa

Salon

War in Ukraine: Mariupol evacuees 'exhausted psychologically, physically'

Seven buses and dozens of cars transporting evacuees, mostly from the devastated, besieged southeastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, reached the city of Zaporizhzhia in an International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) convoy on Wednesday. Lucile Marbeau, spokesperson for the ICRC's regional delegation, spoke to FRANCE 24 from eastern Ukraine's…

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Russia-Ukraine live news: UN suspends Russia from rights council

Ukraine news from April 7: UN members vote 93-24 in favour of a resolution suspending Russia from UN human rights body.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine urges civilians in east to flee ‘while opportunity still exists’

As threat builds of renewed Russian assault, deputy prime minister says authorities can not help residents who delay

The Guardian - UK

Convoy of more than 500 people reaches Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine -ICRC

An International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) team has led a convoy of buses and private cars carrying more than 500 people to Zaporizhzhia after the civilians fled the besieged Ukrainian town of Mariupol on their own, the ICRC said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Hunger in Africa surges due to conflict, climate and food prices

Conflict, climate change and rising food and fuel prices are pushing about a quarter of Africans towards hunger, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Red Cross team 'released' after being blocked on way to Mariupol - Ukrainian deputy PM

A team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been released after being stopped during an attempt to reach the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol and held in nearby Manhush, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Red Cross says its team travelling to Mariupol was stopped, now being held

A team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was stopped during an attempt to reach Mariupol, Ukraine to evacuate civilians and is now being held in the nearby town Manhush, a spokesperson told Reuters on Monday.

Reuters

Red Cross says cannot reach Mariupol due to security conditions

A team of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has not been able to reach the besieged city of Mariupol on Monday to evacuate civilians, a spokesperson said, citing security conditions.

Reuters

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Russia must pay for 'war crimes' in Bucha, Germany says

Germany's Foreign Minister said on Sunday Russia must pay for its "war crimes" in the Ukrainian town of Bucha just outside the capital in the form of more severe sanctions, denouncing Russian President Vladimir Putin's "uninhibited violence".

Reuters

Red Cross still trying to get people out of Mariupol, Russia says it failed

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Saturday said the operation to help people leave the besieged city of Mariupol was continuing, hours after Russia said it had failed and blamed the organization.

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian children used as ‘human shields’ near Kyiv, say witness reports

Horrifying accounts tell of Russian soldiers placing children on tanks to protect their vehicles when moving

Evening Standard

Russian troops ‘hurl stun grenades’ at Ukrainian protesters in occupied Enerhodar

Russian troops have violently dispersed a pro-Ukraine rally being held in the occupied town of Enerhodar and detained some participants, local authorities said.

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The Independent UK

‘Every kindergarten is a grave’: Survivors of Mariupol siege reveal the darkest horrors of Putin’s war

Tens of thousands of people are trapped in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which has become a grim symbol of Russia’s brutal conflict. Those who fled to nearby Zaporizhzhia tell Bel Trew about the starvation, slaughter, and graves being dug across parks, gardens, and schools

Axios

Red Cross evacuation convoy struggling to reach Mariupol

The convoy is "spending the night en route to Mariupol and are yet to reach the city."

Reuters

Ukraine claims control over Kyiv region as Russia looks east

Ukraine said on Saturday its forces had seized back all areas around Kyiv, claiming complete control of the capital region for the first time since Russia launched the invasion.

The Independent UK

‘The relief is immense’: Buses rescue thousands of Mariupol civilians as Russia accused of blocking evacuation

Civilians who managed to flee devastated city tell The Independent their hometown is ‘utterly destroyed’

Evening Standard

Russia ‘loses nearly 18,000 troops’ as Ukraine ‘retakes’ town of Bucha

A Ukrainian military spokesman said there were currently insufficient Russian troops to attack Kyiv

The Independent UK

Mariupol evacuation hopes dashed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking promises

About 170,000 people estimated to be trapped in besieged city under relentless bombardment

Reuters

Red Cross convoy heading to Mariupol unable to proceed, turns back - ICRC

A Red Cross convoy travelling to the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol to evacuate civilians has turned around, the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Friday, saying it had become impossible to proceed.

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