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Targeted by Traffickers – Ukrainian Refugees at High Risk of Exploitation
One month into the war in Ukraine, millions of people, mainly women and children, continue to flee their homes. As long as the conflict continues, the risk of them being…
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Targeted by Traffickers – Ukrainian Refugees at High Risk of Exploitation
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The UN is not aware of any biological weapons programme being conducted in Ukraine, the Organization’s disarmament chief told the Security Council once more on Friday, responding to fresh allegations…