Special Edition: Untold Stories of Non-Ukrainian Refugees

Published: April 2, 2022, 7:15 a.m.

Today we\u2019re taking another deep dive into the human impact of the war in Ukraine and sharing the stories of some refugees you may not have heard about yet. Among the millions of people fleeing are tens of thousands of people who aren\u2019t from Ukraine, but still need a safe place to go. Their stories suggest they\u2019re facing additional obstacles because of their race, citizenship, or both.

We\u2019re joined by award-winning journalist, author and former CNN International correspondent, Isha Sesay. She\u2019s also the host of the new podcast \u201cThe Accidental Activist\u201d and she\u2019s a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.

Isha shares the stories of African students living in Ukraine, explains why she feels some of the news coverage of what\u2019s happening has been offensive and offers a way for everyone to get involved \u2014 even if it\u2019s as simple as posting on social media.

Isha's book: \u201cBeneath the Tamarind Tree: A Story of Courage, Family, and the Lost Schoolgirls of Boko Haram\u201d

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