Here’s the translation into American English:
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The UN Deputy Coordinator for Emergency Humanitarian Assistance, Joyce Msuya, has warned about the serious humanitarian crisis in Ukraine during a recent session of the Security Council. Msuya emphasized that “there is no longer a safe place in the country,” highlighting the indiscriminate use of explosive weapons in populated areas, including long-range missiles and drones, which exacerbates the suffering of the civilian population.
In her report, Msuya revealed that nearly thirteen million people require urgent assistance. However, the lack of funding has drastically limited aid, allowing only a small fraction of those affected to receive the necessary support. The situation is especially critical for displaced women and girls, who face significant dangers in their search for safety.
The coordinator also pointed out that the use of landmines continues to jeopardize the lives and livelihoods of civilians, despite international prohibitions. The recent decision by the Ukrainian president to withdraw from the Convention on Landmines has raised concerns, as many believe that the need for security cannot justify the violation of international humanitarian law.
In recent weeks, cities such as Kyiv and Odesa have experienced significant attacks, while the western regions of the country have also been targeted by intense bombings. Msuya mentioned recent incidents, including an attack on a metro station in Kyiv where refugees were present, and the bombing of a maternity hospital in Kharkiv, which resulted in numerous casualties.
Since the conflict began, it has been reported that at least 13,580 civilians, including 716 children, have lost their lives, and more than 34,000 have been injured, according to UN data. Violence against the civilian population has become unsustainable, as emphasized by the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs for Europe and Central Asia, Miroslav Jenca. He also expressed concern over reports of civilian casualties in Russia due to Ukrainian drone attacks, although the UN has not been able to independently verify these cases.
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