The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) informed that the rate of daily arrivals has tripled the figures recorded in previous weeks. The majority of those displaced are women and children.

Some left under the direct impact of violence, and others were fearful of the situation further deteriorating in the next few days.

UNHCR Spokesperson Olga Sarrado said, “Our teams are on the ground, but of course, the situation is extremely worrying in terms of humanitarian assistance.”

The UN agency reported people arriving at the main border crossing at Joda, but also at informal crossing points that are extremely difficult to access.

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