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March 29, 2022

U.N. Calls for Ukraine Ceasefire as Mariupol Mayor Reports Nearly 5,000 Civilian Deaths
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Ukraine's military says it has recaptured several towns from Russian
forces, including Irpin, a strategic suburb outside the capital Kyiv.
Meanwhile, the mayor of Mariupol said nearly 5,000 residents - including
210 children - have died in Russia's assault on the besieged city, which
was home to nearly half a million people before Russia's invasion.

On Monday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for
an immediate ceasefire.

Secretary-General António Guterres: "A cessation of hostilities will
allow essential humanitarian aid to be delivered, and enable civilians
to move around safely. It will save lives, prevent suffering and protect
civilians."



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