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Why has New Zealand welcomed Ukrainians fleeing war and not others trying to do the same?

  • Written by Jay Marlowe, Professor, Co-Director Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies, University of Auckland
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An estimated three million people have fled Ukraine in the last three weeks, triggering an extraordinary response from governments around the world, including New Zealand. But the question begs to be asked – why have Ukrainians been welcomed when others fleeing violence have not?

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