The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees says that he’s worried that the war in Ukraine has been forgotten as the country prepares to mark two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion

The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees says that he’s worried that the war in Ukraine has been forgotten as the country prepares to mark two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion

The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees said Wednesday that he’s worried that the war in Ukraine has been forgotten as the country prepares to mark two years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi also told The Associated Press in an interview that it was important to remind the international community that Ukrainians were living through a brutal war despite other global crises taking the spotlight.

Speaking at the end of a weeklong visit to Ukraine, Grandi said that the invasion, which was launched by Moscow on Feb. 24, 2022, continues to bring devastation to civilians with houses destroyed, health centers hit and many facilities not functioning.

“I think the big difference from last year to this year is that this year, this is not news anymore in the world," Grandi said. “There is somehow a trend towards getting used to Ukrainian suffering.”

  • Deceptichum@kbin.social
    416·
    10 months ago

    And how does he feel about the conflict in Tigray Sudan? Y’know the one nobody talks about ever.

    • NOT_RICK@lemmy.worldEnglish
      22·
      10 months ago

      He would like for them to get help too.

      Took 30 seconds to find out he visited in person just last year. Whatabout fail.

      • Deceptichum@kbin.social
        29·
        10 months ago

        And is he worried people are forgetting about it? Because that was my point, I’m sure he’s made a statement about every bloody fucking conflict so I didn’t think I’d need to clarify such an obvious thing.