Reconnecting families separated by war and conflict

Ukrainian prisoners of war who were released as part of a prisoner swap with Russia

Ukrainian prisoners of war who were released as part of a prisoner swap with Russia Source: AAP / Defense Intelligence Ministry of Defense of Ukraine HANDOUT/EPA

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Connecting families with news of loved ones who have gone missing due to war or displacement is the job of the Tracing Agency International Committee of the Red Cross.

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