Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 21st Feb. UN refugee agency on Tuesday warned prolonged uncertainty and exile for millions who have been displaced in the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine enters a third year this week.
Some 6.5 million Ukrainians are now refugees globally, while some 3.7 million remain forcibly displaced inside the country, UNHCR stated
UNHCR surveyed some 9,900 of the refugees and internally displaced people.
Preliminary findings revealed that the majority still expressed a desire to return home one day. However, the proportion has declined, with more expressing uncertainty due to the ongoing war.
Displaced Ukrainians cited the prevailing insecurity at home as the main factor inhibiting their return, while other concerns included a lack of economic opportunities and housing, the agency said.
UNHCR is seeking $993 million to support people both inside Ukraine and those living as refugees in host countries. The appeal is 13 per cent funded.
