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DR Congo: Analyse des risques communautaires liés à l’EAS et à l’AAP dans la réponse à la Maladie à Virus Ebola (MVE) en Ituri – Juin 2026
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Sources: PSEA Network DRC, UN Country Team in DR Congo Please refer to the attached file. Évaluation des risques communautaires en matière d’Exploitation et Abus Sexuels (EAS) et de Redevabilité envers les Populations Affectées (AAP) dans le cadre de la réponse à la MVE en Ituri – Juin 2026
2026-07-09 09:11:16

Terremotos en Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez pide al rey de Inglaterra liberar el oro venezolano
La presidenta interina de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, pidió este miércoles al rey Carlos III que sea "liberado" el oro de las reservas internacionales de este país que se encuentra "retenido" en el Banco de Inglaterra para atender a los afectados por el doble terremoto.
2026-07-09 09:11:01

Situational Report - Response to Venezuela Earthquakes (July 8th, 2026)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: Plan International Please refer to the attached file. Highlights • The humanitarian crisis continues to evolve following the twin earthquakes of 24 June. According to OCHA (7 July), 3,685 people have died, 16,740 have been injured, more than 1,000 aftershocks have been recorded and 6,462 people have been rescued, with La Guaira remaining the hardest-hit state. Authorities also report that 17,907 people have been left without housing, increasing humanitarian needs across affected communities. • The response is progressively shifting from life-saving search and rescue to sustained humanitarian assistance, with temporary camps expanding and growing needs in health, shelter, safe water, sanitation, protection and education. Humanitarian actors continue scaling up multisectoral support. • Child protection concerns continue to intensify. Children remain at heightened risk of family separation, violence, psychosocial distress and disrupted education, reinforcing the need for specialised protection and mental health services. • Assessments continue to confirm a severe humanitarian crisis, including widespread housing destruction, damaged public infrastructure, overwhelmed health services and critical water and sanitation needs. Authorities report 856 affected buildings, including 190 collapsed structures, while preliminary estimates place direct physical damage at USD 37 billion. • Preliminary estimates indicate USD 37 billion in direct physical damage, underscoring that humanitarian needs will extend beyond emergency relief into recovery, reconstruction and restoration of essential services. • Plan International with partners has already reached more than 1,635 people across Distrito Capital and Miranda with psychosocial support, primary health care and emergency relief items, while continuing to scale up operations.
2026-07-09 09:04:35

Haiti : Evaluation Rapide Multisectorielle (ERM) (20260622_ACT_AVS_VIO_PRA_DES_GON_STM (ETT 98)) - Localité : Haute Feuille, Pisto, Villars, Bigot, Dociné, Blokòs, Bertrand|1ère, 2ème, 3ème, 5ème sections
Country: Haiti Sources: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development, AVSI Foundation – ETS, IMPACT Initiatives Please refer to the attached file. Suite aux affrontements armés survenus dans plusieurs localités du département de l'Artibonite — à Mapou (1ère section communale de La Croix-Périsse, commune de L'Estère) le 18 juin 2026, ainsi qu'à Jean-Denis (1ère section communale de Bas Coursin I, commune de Petite Rivière de l'Artibonite), Bertrand, Charon, Lacourture et Grand Bérard (1ère section communale de Villars, commune de Dessalines) le 20 juin 2026 — de nombreux ménages ont été contraints de se déplacer. Les ménages déplacés de L'Estère se sont principalement dirigés vers la commune des Gonaïves (1ère section Pont Tamarin et 3ème section Petite-Rivière de Bayonnais). Ceux de Jean-Denis (Petite Rivière de l'Artibonite) se sont répartis entre la commune de Saint-Marc (5ème section) et Marchand Dessalines (1ère et 2ème sections) où ils ont trouvé refuge. Sur l'ensemble de ces ménages déplacés, 96 % ont été accueillis par des familles d'accueil, et 4 % se sont installés dans un site spontané créé à la suite de ces événements.
2026-07-09 08:57:31

Italy: Asia and the Pacific’s agricultural innovations take centre stage at the FAO Global Conference on Smart Farming
Country: Italy Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Please refer to the attached file. From policymakers to entrepreneurs, Asia and the Pacific’s agricultural innovations took centre stage at the first-ever FAO Global Conference on Smart Farming . Held from 1 to 3 July 2026 at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, the conference explored ways to scale up smart farming systems while identifying priorities for policy, collaboration and investment to support context-adapted, scalable solutions, particularly for small-scale farmers. “Smart farming is no longer a luxury — it is an imperative. The true value of innovation lies in its ability to deliver measurable results in farmers’ fields under real-world conditions,” said Alue Dohong, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific. Regional innovations and inclusive solutions Speaking during a session on smart cropping systems for resource-efficient production , Dohong highlighted encouraging examples from Asia and the Pacific, such as nutrient management in rice, sensor-based irrigation, precision land-levelling and automated horticulture. Dohong emphasized that strategic policies are instrumental in creating integrated systems that bring together government, research, markets and financial services. This message was reinforced during the high-level ministerial segment , where delegates discussed policy approaches to scaling up smart farming. “Smart farming is a game changer for Indonesia’s economic transformation,” said Arif Satria, Head of Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), in a video message. Satria shared how Indonesia has harnessed smart farming to increase agricultural productivity while building inclusive, farmer-centred ecosystems. The conference-side cooking show also showcased products from sago, fish and banana farming communities supported through joint initiatives of FAO and the Government of Indonesia, highlighting the role of innovation in improving livelihoods and promoting local food systems. Accessibility and inclusion emerged as recurring themes throughout the conference, which sought to scale up smart farming without widening existing gaps and to leave no one behind, especially youth, women and small-scale producers. Beyond technological innovation, participants also emphasized that smart farming must remain accessible and inclusive. At the conference’s opening ceremony , Jastine Mae Galang of the Philippines spoke on behalf of youth and farmers. She emphasized that while innovative ideas abounded, gaps in access to knowledge, technology and financial resources continued to limit many from achieving scale and impact. “We need to empower farmers, create opportunities for youth and improve the quality of life of vulnerable groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples and smallholder farmers,” Galang said. Partnerships to scale up smart farming Advancing smart farming solutions requires sustained investment and collaboration among governments, research institutions, the private sector and development partners. During the conference, FAO and the University of Sydney joined forces to help move innovation from research to farmers’ fields, marked by the signing of a five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU). The conference also showcased innovative solutions from private-sector representatives across the region, such as Kubota (Japan), Sora Technology (Japan) and Digital Green (India). Against this backdrop, Asia and the Pacific remains among the regions most affected by natural hazards, underscoring the need to advance smart farming solutions. “Smart farming is not simply about adopting individual technologies. It is about building integrated systems that combine innovation, data and agronomic knowledge, leading to better decisions and outcomes at the farm level,” said Dohong. FAO continues to support Member Nations in advancing smart farming solutions. Building on the momentum of the Global Conference on Smart Farming, the Organization will also deepen its focus on sustainable agricultural mechanization, including through a [regional conference]( https://www.fao.org/asiapacific/events/events-detail/asia-pacific-conference-on-sustainable-agricultural-mechanization-(apsam/en) to be held in Manila, the Philippines, in November. ________ Asia and the Pacific’s agricultural innovations take centre stage at the FAO Global Conference on Smart Farming Media Contact: Ms. Mahira Afzal , Communications Specialist, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) Bangkok, Thailand, Mahira.Afzal@fao.org Ms. Gayatri I Gusti , Plant Production and Protection Division, FAO - Gayatri.Igusti@fao.org
2026-07-09 08:53:58

Venezuela Earthquake Response Situation Update and Response Actors: Expected Needs, Next 96 Hours — As of 07 July 2026 | 1700ET/2100Z
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: Pacific Disaster Center Please refer to the attached file. The response is transitioning from live rescue to recovery. Live rescues are now rare exceptions. Missing-persons estimates range from tens of thousands (unverified crowd-sourced registries cite 43,000 to 46,000), against no confirmed official figure. The UN is planning against a scenario of up to 10,000deaths.
2026-07-09 08:15:43

Lebanon: Flash Update #41 - Escalation of hostilities in Lebanon (as of 6 July 2026)
Country: Lebanon Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. HIGHLIGHTS At least 4,319 deaths and 12,203 injuries due to hostilities recorded by the Ministry of Public Health since 2 March. 646,107 people have returned to their areas of origin, while around 500,000 people remain displaced, including 37,000 Internally Displaced Persons (over 53 per cent women and girls) in 430 collective shelters as of 6 July. Basic services in hard-to-reach areas are under enormous strain or are non-functional. Nationwide, 3 hospitals and 35 PHCCs are non-operational, with access to lifesaving services particularly challenging in conflict-affected areas. SITUATION OVERVIEW Ongoing military activity, despite an overall decline in the intensity and reach of hostilities, continues to pose risks to civilians, hinder safe return, and prolong humanitarian needs among people in Lebanon. Israeli military airstrikes, demolitions, and localized military operations in South and Nabatieh governorates persisted throughout the reporting period. Though the security environment has notably improved since the most recent ceasefire announcement, continued military activity in the south perpetuates further protection risks, prolongs displacement for those seeking to return, and further drives humanitarian needs throughout the country. Population movements continue to shift rapidly. Between 2 and 6 July**, the number of people residing in collective shelters declined by over 10,000 (21.5 per cent), from 47,143 people in 430 shelters to 37,000 people in 354 shelters**.As of 2 July, the DTM recorded 646,107 returnees , an increase of 123,000 people returning (23 per cent) since 25 June, with most returns occurring in South and Nabatieh governorates. Despite rising return numbers, return movements remain fluid, cautious, and often reversible as families evaluate the extent of damage, safety conditions, and access to essential services. Continued support for basic services, shelter, unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance, and early recovery remain essential to sustain safe and dignified returns. Displacement levels have declined over the last two weeks but remain significant , with 499,784 people still displaced. While returns continue, many households remain unable to return safely due to inaccessibility, insecurity, widespread housing damage, and strained or destroyed essential services in areas of origin, resulting in sustained or repeated displacement and increased strain on host communities. Alongside dignified shelter, food security and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) needs, displaced populations are facing declining economic capacity to maintain current housing arrangements, lack or loss of civil documentation hindering service access, and growing MHPSS needs, heightening protection concerns as displacement becomes increasingly prolonged. Collective shelter populations have continued to decrease ; however, displacement remains concentrated in a few governorates. Beirut continues to host the largest share of displaced in collective shelters, with 14,700 people across 73 shelters, despite a reduction of 3,835 people in collective shelters over the reporting period. South and Nabatieh governorates together host approximately 9,730 people in 70 shelters and remain key areas of displacement. At the same time, new, longer-term collective shelters are being established, particularly in the South and Nabatieh governorates, reflecting the needs of households currently unable to return, or experiencing secondary displacement. Basic services in hard-to-reach areas are non-functional or under critical strain . According to WHO, three hospitals in the Israeli-declared military area remain non-operational: Bint Jbeil Public Hospital and Salah Ghandour Hospital in Bint Jbeil district (Nabatieh) and Salah Ghandour Hospital in Marjaayoun (Nabatieh). Those seeking services in operational hospitals in these areas face critical access constraints as hospitals continue to encounter challenges in fully reinstating lifesaving services, such as maternity care. Furthermore, the Ministry of Public Health reports that 35 Primary Health Care Facilities (PHCCs) are closed countrywide, 11 within the Israeli-declared military area, creating further barriers to accessing health services and heightening strain on remaining PHCCs. Continued displacement dynamics, fluid shelter populations, access restrictions, and attacks on healthcare are complicating the continuity of services, especially in hard-to-reach areas. The Ministry of Public Health reported 4,319 people killed (including 392 Women and 253 children) and 12,203 injured (1,450 women and 1,036 children) as of 6 July. 135 health care professionals have been killed on duty and 406 reported as injured since 2 March. Funding constraints remain a major challenge to sustaining humanitarian assistance . As of 6 July, the 2026 Lebanon Flash Appeal has received $269 million, or 42.2 per cent of the $639.9 million requested.
2026-07-09 08:15:19

Venezuela: adolescentes y rescatistas, prioridad dos semanas después del terremoto
Cuando se cumplen este miércoles dos semanas del doble terremoto que azotó Venezuela, principalmente La Guaira, los servicios de emergencia han pasado de la urgencia de rescatar sobrevivientes a la ayuda psicológica, entre otros, para los adolescentes y los rescatistas no profesionales, fuertemente impactados por la catástrofe natural. Entrevista con Elena Cáceres, coordinadora de Médicos del Mundo en Venezuela.
2026-07-08 07:16:48

Probleme strukturore në një pallat shumëkatësh në Manhattan, evakuohen edhe ndërtesat përreth
Një ndërtesë shumëkatëshe në Manhattan u konsiderua e paqëndrueshme të martën pasi autoritetet përcaktuan se kolonat mbështetëse u përkulën, duke shkaktuar evakuimin e personave dhe ndërtesave aty pranë. Zyrtarët......
2026-07-08 07:10:04

Venezuela on-the-record update #2: Families need safe water and sanitation to reduce health risks | NRC
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: Norwegian Refugee Council Media update by Beatriz Ochoa, the Norwegian Refugee Council’s (NRC) Regional Head of Advocacy for Latin America two weeks after earthquakes in Venezuela: Jul 2026 “Two weeks after the earthquakes struck Venezuela, many families who lost their homes have told me they are concerned about how they will meet their most basic needs. Thousands of people continue to live in temporary shelters, schools, parks and other public spaces. Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services is now becoming increasingly important to prevent health problems and the spread of disease. “Many families are living in densely populated settings, with limited privacy, exposure to high temperatures and seasonal rains, and sometimes insufficient access to showers, soap and adequate sanitation facilities. “I have seen families doing everything they can to maintain dignity in extremely difficult conditions. In one temporary shelter, I saw families organising themselves to keep common spaces clean, including through makeshift toilets and basic waste management arrangements. Their determination is remarkable, but families should not have to shoulder this burden alone. “We urgently need support from international donors so we and other humanitarian organisations can provide access to safe water, toilets, hygiene supplies, and clear public health information to help reduce the risk of diarrhoeal diseases, skin infections and other preventable health problems among displaced families. “Water is being delivered by tanker trucks to many temporary shelters, but families often lack appropriate containers to store it safely. Access to bottled water, showers and toilets remains limited in some locations. These challenges can be particularly difficult for older people, people with disabilities, pregnant women and families with young children. "As displacement becomes more protracted, and the days turn into weeks, I have seen families beginning to organise daily life in temporary shelters, including preparing and cooking meals together. In these conditions, access to clean water remains essential to prevent disease and protect people's health. “Families need basic but essential items, including safe water containers, water purification tablets, soap, chlorine, sanitary pads and tarpaulins. “NRC has already provided 1,400 displaced people with soap and other hygiene items, water tanks, and jerrycans for safe water storage. We will also be distributing tarpaulins to help protect families protect from exposure to the elements and have supported first responders with personal protective equipment for search and rescue activities. “As the response evolves, we will work with communities, authorities, and humanitarian actors to establish more suitable solutions, including larger-scale water storage and treatment systems, improved sanitation facilities and community showers that provide greater privacy and dignity. “The first days of this response were driven by the community. The world should know that this solidarity is not simply a gesture—it is a vital necessity. But it is now time for funding and aid to flow in and support longer-term solutions so people can take the first steps to rebuilding their lives.” Notes to editors: Photos and videos from Venezuela are available for use here . At least 3,685 people have been killed and more than 16,740 people injured. The number of dead and injured is likely to rise ( OCHA ). 17,907 people have lost their homes, according to the authorities ( OCHA ). Authorities report at least 856 affected buildings, including 190 that have collapsed ( OCHA ). 38 hospitals were damaged by the earthquakes ( OCHA ). In 2026, 7.9 million people in the country are in need of humanitarian assistance, 27.7 per cent of the total population (28.5 million people) ( OCHA ). 5.5 million of them have been targeted for assistance. The humanitarian response plan in Venezuela is currently 43.4 per cent funded with 274.4 million of the 632.2 million US dollars required having been delivered ( OCHA ). The 2025 humanitarian response plan in Venezuela was just 20 per cent funded, while the 2024 plan was 28 per cent funded ( OCHA ). NRC has been working in Venezuela since 2005 providing education, protection, legal guidance, and water and sanitation support. In 2025 we reached more than 71,000 people across four bordering states. NRC has 70 colleagues in Venezuela, and seven local partners. Our teams are working across areas affected by the earthquakes to provide vital supplies, and will be providing water and sanitation support, emergency education and trauma support for children among other services. A full family hygiene kit contains: 8 toilet soaps, 4 toothbrush, toothpaste or dental cream, shampoo, washing powder, bleach, toilet paper and deodorant. The family mobility kit includes mosquito repellent, anti-burn cream, sunscreen, among other essential items. For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact: NRC global media hotline: media@nrc.no, +47 905 62 329
2026-07-08 07:03:12

WHO Weekly Situation Update on Ongoing Health Emergency Events in South Sudan - Week #: 27; Date: 29 Jun–05 Jul 2026
Countries: South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY South Sudan continues to respond to multiple concurrent public health and humanitarian threats. The latest IPC projection places 7.8 million people (55% of the population analyzed) in acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3+), with 2.2 million children and 1.2 million pregnant or breastfeeding women acutely malnourished. There are still no EVD/BVD cases in South Sudan, though DR Congo rose to 1,502 cases (473 deaths); cumulative PoE screening reached 453,002 travellers and a national Master Training of Trainers begins 6 July. Cholera eased 8.6% week-on-week (416 new cases) with an OCV mop-up campaign tentatively starting 10 July. Polio recorded a new cVDPV1 case in Longochok even as R2 SNID coverage reached 92%. Measles remains localized, and conflict in Akobo escalated on 5 July, driving fresh displacement.
2026-07-08 07:02:09

Denmark yathibitisha tena kwamba Greenland 'haiuzwi' baada ya matamshi ya Donald Trump
Waziri Mkuu wa Denmark Mette Frederiksen amethibitisha tena kwamba Greenland "haiuzwi," akimjibu rais wa Marekani ambaye anaamini kwamba eneo hili huru la Denmark linapaswa kuwekwa chini ya udhibiti wa Marekani.
2026-07-08 06:47:59

Terremotos en Venezuela: Reporte de situación #14 (07 de julio de 2026, Hora: 09:00 pm)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Reporte de situación N.o 14 Terremotos en Venezuela 7 de julio de 2026 Hora: 9:00 pm Destacados Tras los sismos de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 del 24 de junio (18:00 hora local), las autoridades reportan más de mil réplicas . Al menos siete (7) estados impactados. La Guaira se mantiene como el estado más afectado. Balance oficial: 3.685 personas fallecidas y 16.740 heridas. 6.462 personas han sido rescatadas. Tom Fletcher, jefe humanitario de las Naciones Unidas, inició una visita oficial a Venezuela para apoyar los esfuerzos de respuesta en curso. El Sistema de Naciones Unidas y sus organizaciones socias, en coordinación con el gobierno, responden con acciones multisectoriales y continuarán ampliando la asistencia a las personas afectadas. Situación general Venezuela enfrenta una emergencia nacional tras dos sismos consecutivos de gran magnitud (7,2 y 7,5) ocurridos el 24 de junio (18:00, hora local) en la región centro-norte, con epicentro sobre el eje San Felipe - Yumare - Montalbán (Yaracuy/Carabobo). Las autoridades reportan 1.076 réplicas. A más de una semana de los terremotos, las autoridades reportan un balance de 3.685 personas fallecidas, 16.740 personas heridas y 6.462 personas rescatadas desde el inicio de la emergencia. Asimismo, las autoridades reportan que unas 17.907 personas quedaron sin vivienda . La respuesta gubernamental mantiene el foco en las labores de búsqueda, la preparación de los campamentos transitorios y la atención de las personas afectadas. Naciones Unidas y sus organizaciones socias, en articulación con las autoridades, realizan acciones multisectoriales para las personas afectadas y continuarán ampliando la respuesta. En este marco de estos esfuerzos, el Subsecretario General de las Naciones Unidas para Asuntos Humanitarios y Coordinador del Socorro de Emergencia, Tom Fletcher, inició una visita a Venezuela con el fin de conocer de primera mano el impacto de la emergencia y los esfuerzos de respuesta en curso.
2026-07-08 05:06:56

Earthquakes in Venezuela: Situation Report #14 (07 July 2026, Time: 09:00 pm)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Situation Report No. 14 Earthquakes in Venezuela 07 July 2026 Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,000 aftershocks. At least seven (7) states have been impacted. La Guaira remains the most affected state. Official toll: 3,685 people dead and 16,740 injured. A total of 6,462 people have been rescued. Tom Fletcher, the United Nations humanitarian chief, began an official visit to Venezuela to support ongoing response efforts. The United Nations system and its partner organizations, in coordination with the Government, are responding with multisectoral actions and will continue to scale up assistance to affected people. Situation overview Venezuela is facing a national emergency following two consecutive high-magnitude earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5) that struck on 24 June (18:00 local time) in the north-central region, with the epicentre located along the San Felipe–Yumare–Montalbán axis (Yaracuy/Carabobo). Authorities report 1.076 aftershocks. More than a week after the earthquakes, authorities report a toll of 3,685 people dead, 16,740 injured, and 6,462 rescued since the onset of the emergency. Authorities also reported that approximately 17,907 people lost their homes. The Government response remains focused on search and rescue operations, the preparation and expansion of transitional camps and the assistance to affected populations. The United Nations and its partner organizations, in coordination with the authorities, are implementing multisectoral response activities and will continue to scale up assistance to affected people. In this context, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher began a visit to Venezuela to gain first-hand insight into the impact of the emergency and the ongoing response efforts.
2026-07-08 05:00:12

World: Remarks of SRSG Patten at the High-level Event “Combatting Trafficking for the Purposes of Sexual Exploitation by Armed and Terrorist Groups: Closing Information Gaps and Strengthening Cooperation to Promote Accountability for Survivors”, New York, 7 July
Country: World Source: UN Office of the SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict Opening Remarks of SRSG Patten at the High-level Event on Occasion of the 2026 UN Security Council Open Debate on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Combatting Trafficking for the Purposes of Sexual Exploitation by Armed and Terrorist Groups: Closing Information Gaps and Strengthening Cooperation to Promote Accountability for Survivors New York, 7 July 2026 Excellencies, distinguished guests, The past years have confronted us with relentless challenges stemming from armed conflict and the rise of extremist groups. In these chaotic landscapes, we have witnessed the emergence of a horrific shadow economy, where individuals, predominantly women and girls, are sold into the nightmare of sexual slavery. Thank you for joining us at this pivotal moment to assess progress made since the adoption of Security Council resolution 2331, and to address the remaining gaps in combating the scourge of human trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation in conflict situations. We know how devastating and far-reaching these abuses can be – inflicting not only immediate but long-term physical and psychological damage to victims. Addressing these harms is thus not only a moral imperative but also critical to rebuilding societies ravaged by conflict. I am delighted to be co-hosting this event with the Permanent Representative of Denmark, Her Excellency Ms. Christina Markus Lassen. Thank you, Ambassador, for your strong support for this mandate. I wish also to thank our other co-sponsors – France, Latvia and Panama – for their presence and commitment, as well as our distinguished panelists. Excellencies, More than a decade ago, the world watched with horror as ISIL institutionalized sexual slavery and commodified women and girls as spoils of war in Iraq and Syria. My Office shed light on the open slave markets in Raqqa, Syria, and exposed price lists and so-called Fatwas which regulate the sale, transfer and trafficking of sex slaves. Women and girls were being traded for cigarettes or sold for up to $25,000 . The harrowing stories of survivors I met, including from the Yazidi community, stay with me today. But let’s be clear: these are not tactics exclusive to Da’esh. Over the past 15 years, the United Nations has documented horrifying accounts of sexual violence perpetrated against Somali women by Al-Shabaab; against Nigerian girls by Boko Haram; and women in Northern Mali living under the shadow of Ansar Eddine. The actions of Da’esh and other armed and terrorist groups prompted the Security Council in 2016 to adopt resolution 2331, a landmark recognition of the nexus between trafficking in persons, sexual violence and violent extremism. SCR 2331 highlighted that trafficking in persons for sexual exploitation is not just a consequence, but a potential driver of conflict. It acknowledged what survivors had long known: that the use of sexual violence by parties to conflict is not incidental – it is deliberate . It is deployed by certain armed and terrorist groups as part of their strategic objectives and ideology . Ten years since its adoption, where are we? The latest report of the Secretary-General on Conflict-related Sexual Violence indicates that trafficking of women and girls remained prevalent in 2025: In remote areas of the Sahel, girls as young as 11 were forced into sexual slavery and repeated rapes in captivity by armed groups, leading to unwanted pregnancies. In South Sudan abduction and sexual slavery continued to be used as a collective punishment of rival communities, driving displacement. In Haiti , sexual slavery and exploitation, though chronically underreported, constitute a systematic practice by multiple gangs, with survivors abducted, held under threat of force, repeatedly raped and trafficked for sexual exploitation. Yet, the data we have is only the tip of the iceberg . Survivors continue to be silenced by barriers to reporting, including stigma, fear of reprisals, lack of services and widespread insecurity. Global trends including shrinking resources, UN mission transitions and drawdowns, and humanitarian access restrictions are further diminishing our capacity to monitor abuses and undermining our capacities to effectively prevent and respond to such crimes. In short, if we do not see, we cannot act. Through resolution 2331, the Security Council charted a clear path towards greater accountability. It called on Member States to: ratify or accede to relevant international instruments, including the Palermo Protocol [the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children]; investigate and prosecute perpetrators; disrupt and dismantle trafficking networks , including through counter-terrorism laws; and implement robust victim protection and support mechanisms . Resolution 2331 furthermore placed trafficking in persons and sexual violence squarely into the work of Security Council sanctions committees – paving the way for a response aimed at preventing and deterring these crimes. While there are some encouraging trends, such as the almost universal ratification of the Palermo Protocol, or the adoption in 2018 of sanctions against six leaders of human trafficking networks in Libya, which sent a clear message that the Security Council will hold perpetrators accountable through sanctions, clearly much more remains to be done . Excellencies, We must address the remaining gaps that enable these crimes to flourish with impunity , perpetrators to walk free , and survivors to carry the pain without justice. Allow me to highlight a few recommendations in this regard: First, we need to strengthen information collection. Too often, we are left with fragmented data that makes it difficult to fully comprehend the scale of trafficking operations conducted by these armed groups. The critical role of Women’s Protection Advisors who convene the Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting on CRSV, cannot be overstated. The data collected through MARA not only ensures we have timely and accurate insight into this chronically underreported crime, but also establishes the evidence base for accountability , and to guide our programmatic I urge Member States to continue supporting existing and new deployments of these positions in all peace missions and relevant non-mission settings. Second, Member States should continue to establish comprehensive legal frameworks that protect survivors and bring perpetrators to justice. Capacities to investigate and prosecute these crimes must be enhanced. As highlighted in resolution 2331, in situations of armed conflict, it is particularly important to collect and preserve evidence to enable future accountability processes. Third, I urge the Security Council to continue to place pressure on perpetrators, as well as their commanders and backers, through the timely application of sanctions. In view of the information gaps, I also urge the Council to continue encouraging the inclusion of CRSV expertise and reporting by sanctions Panels of Experts. Furthermore, we must maximize the use of partnerships and coordination between key actors. Trafficking networks do not operate in silos, and thus neither can our responses. Lastly, but most importantly, we must place survivors at the center of our prevention and response strategies . Their insights, experiences and needs should be integral to policy formation, rehabilitation programs and the pursuit of justice. We must resource and implement comprehensive support services including medical and psychosocial care, but also family tracing and reunification, reparations and financial and livelihood assistance. Victims of trafficking and sexual violence committed by terrorist groups should be eligible for official redress as victims of terrorism. We need to also fund and empower women-led organizations working in the frontlines. Ultimately, it is not enough to address the symptoms of this issue; we must tackle its root causes – those systemic issues that perpetuate inequality, violence and exploitation. Excellencies, It would not be unrealistic to say that, at this very moment, countless women and girls are sitting in rooms very different than this one, without the ability to leave, and subject to trauma no human being should be forced to endure. Let us use this discussion to identify practical solutions for those women and girls : to close the data gaps that obscure these crimes; to strengthen the partnerships that enable effective response; and to ensure that perpetrators are held to account, including through the strategic use of sanctions. The fight against trafficking for sexual exploitation in conflict is not only about protecting the vulnerable — it is about defending human dignity, upholding the rule of law, and ultimately securing sustainable peace. Thank you.
2026-07-08 04:56:52

UNHCR Burkina Faso - Rapport statistiques des réfugiés et demandeurs d'asile au 30 juin 2026
Country: Burkina Faso Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-07-06 22:03:12

Canada picks German firm TKMS for new submarine fleet, in one of its largest-ever procurements
The multi-billion dollar deal comes as PM Carney heads to a Nato summit where members are expected to show new military investment.
2026-07-06 21:18:55

Rescatan con vida a cuatro integrantes de una familia tras 12 días bajo los escombros en Venezuela
El operativo se llevó a cabo la noche del domingo en los restos de la torre OPP 26, ubicada en el sector Caribe de la parroquia Caraballeda,
2026-07-06 18:32:29

特朗普證實要求FIFA覆核巴洛根紅牌強調未施壓改判
美國總統特朗普(Donald Trump)6日證實,他曾要求國際足球總會(FIFA)重新檢視美國男子足球代表隊前鋒巴洛根(Folarin Balogun)的紅牌及自動停賽處分,但強調僅要求覆核,並未要求FIFA改判,也未介入最終決定。 FIFA其後撤銷巴洛根一場停賽,使他得以出戰世界盃16強對比利時之戰,但決定引發比利時足協申訴,也在國際足壇掀起公平性爭議。
2026-07-06 17:49:32

特朗普证实要求FIFA覆核巴洛根红牌强调未施压改判
美国总统特朗普(Donald Trump)6日证实,他曾要求国际足球总会(FIFA)重新检视美国男子足球代表队前锋巴洛根(Folarin Balogun)的红牌及自动停赛处分,但强调仅要求覆核,并未要求FIFA改判,也未介入最终决定。 FIFA其后撤销巴洛根一场停赛,使他得以出战世界杯16强对比利时之战,但决定引发比利时足协申诉,也在国际足坛掀起公平性争议。
2026-07-06 17:49:31

Leonel y Omar encabezan multitudinario acto de la Juventud de Fuerza del Pueblo
Santo Domingo.-El Club San Carlos fue escenario este domingo de una multitudinaria concentración juvenil organizada por el partido Fuerza del Pueblo (FP), donde cientos de jóvenes de distintas provincias del...
2026-07-05 19:44:15

El Alfa se bautiza y proclama que la verdadera vida está en Cristo
Santo Domingo.-El Alfa, uno de los artistas urbanos más influyentes de República Dominicana, sorprendió este domingo al bautizarse junto a su hijo mayor, Fendy, durante un servicio celebrado en el...
2026-07-05 18:29:07

Panik në ajër, aeroplani g*ditet nga një fishekzjarr gjatë uljes në Çikago, piloti: Dëgjuam një shpërthim të fortë
Një aeroplan i kompanisë Delta Air Lines është goditur nga një fishekzjarr teksa po i afrohej pistës për ulje në Aeroportin Ndërkombëtar Midway në Çikago, gjatë festimeve të 4 Korrikut në Shtetet e Bashkuara. Pavarësisht......
2026-07-05 17:27:55

Guam on alert as Super Typhoon Bavi closes in
Howling winds and lashing rains battered Guam and the Northern Marianas late Sunday hours before the projected arrival of a "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-5 hurricane over the US Pacific territories. Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast to roar westwards over the area early Monday with maximum sustained winds of up to 280 kilometres (173 miles) per hour and gusts of 333 kmh, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
2026-07-05 15:47:58

Call for applications : Francophone Writing Residency Africa-Haiti 2027
Are you a published Francophone author living in Africa or Haiti ? The Francophone Writing Residency Africa-Haiti 2027 offers three months of creative exchange between Senegal and France...
2026-07-05 14:32:49

iciHaïti - Appel à candidatures : Résidence d'écriture francophone Afriques-Haïti 2027
Vous êtes auteure ou auteur francophone publié et résidez en Afrique ou en Haïti ? La Résidence d'écriture francophone Afriques-Haïti 2027 propose trois mois de création et d'échanges entre le Sénégal et la France...
2026-07-05 14:28:01

Haiti's State Exam : Tasting Session at the Family Education Center
The Ouanaminthe and Osmond Family Education Centre organised a tasting session which showcased the culinary talent of its students and was part of the closing of the practical tests for the State Exams...
2026-07-05 14:10:33

Obama: Amerika ka ende punë përpara!
Ish-presidenti i Shteteve të Bashkuara, Barack Obama, ka përcjellë një mesazh me rastin e 250-vjetorit të Pavarësisë së SHBA-së, duke vënë theksin te rëndësia e mbrojtjes së demokracisë dhe e vlerave mbi të cilat u themelua......
2026-07-04 16:29:24

Agente policial que mató a joven en Herrera será procesado por homicidio voluntario
El cabo de la Policía Nacional José Francisco Moreta Heredia será sometido a la justicia por homicidio voluntario tras causar la muerte del
2026-07-04 16:17:25

El asesinato de una periodista refrenda el terrorífico poder de los cárteles en Veracruz
La Fiscalía mexicana confirma el hallazgo en una finca de Moloacán de los restos de Roxana Guzmán, editora de una web de noticias que grabó su propio secuestro el pasado 2 de junio
2026-07-04 15:43:28

Vapa ekstreme prish festimet, anulohen aktivitete të 4 Korrikut në disa shtete të SHBA-së
Temperaturat ekstreme kanë ndikuar te festimet e Ditës së Pavarësisë në Shtetet e Bashkuara, duke detyruar autoritetet të anulojnë ose të ndërpresin një sërë aktivitetesh publike në disa shtete, për shkak të rrezikut për......
2026-07-04 15:25:50

Zapping Haïti du 4 juillet 2026
Installation de la Nouvelle Directrice de l'ULCC - ONI : mauvaise qualité des cartes produites de 2019 à 2021 - Le Ministre de la Justice en Martinique - Cayes : Trafiquant de drogue arrêté - URGENT : L'Ambassade d'Haïti au Mexique recherche - Ambassade...
2026-07-04 15:19:39

Fluturim spektakolar, piloti krijon mbishkrimin "USA 250th" në qiell
Një pilot ka tërhequr vëmendje në 250-vjetorin e pavarësisë së Shteteve të Bashkuara, duke shkruar në qiell "USA 250th" mbi shtetin amerikan të Ohios, sipas të dhënave të gjurmimit të fluturimeve. Regjistrat e fluturimit......
2026-07-04 15:06:15

Venezuela - Infografía Quién Hace Qué al 03 de julio
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-07-03 16:53:31

Haiti : Tableau de bord des programmes de transferts monétaires T3 & T4 2025
Country: Haiti Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-07-03 16:43:15

Terremotos en Venezuela junio de 2026: Equipos de Búsqueda y Rescate Urbano (USAR) - Datos clave (Al 3 de julio, 10:00 GMT-4)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. A solicitud del Gobierno de Venezuela, equipos USAR de 29 países, con más de 2.400 integrantes y 188 perros de búsqueda, han llegado al país para localizar y rescatar a personas atrapadas bajo estructuras colapsadas y brindar atención médica inicial. Algunos equipos han comenzado a preparar su salida del país. La Oficina de Coordinación de Asuntos Humanitarios de las Naciones Unidas (OCHA) continúa brindando apoyo a los equipos.
2026-07-03 16:18:41

Venezuela Earthquakes June 2026: Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team Snapshot (As of 3 July, 10:00 GMT-4)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. At the request of the Government of Venezuela, USAR teams from 29 countries, with more than 2,400 personnel and 188 search dogs, arrived in the country to locate and extract people trapped by collapsed structures and provide initial medical support. Some teams are now preparing to leave the country. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) continues to provide support to the teams.
2026-07-03 16:17:23

oPt: Gaza and Egypt | UCPM Medevac operations - DG ECHO Daily Map | 03/07/2026
Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Egypt Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Please refer to the attached Map.
2026-07-03 16:17:17

Haiti - Leisure : Did you know ? #38
Quiz.HaitiLibre offers a twice-weekly feature called « Did You Know ? ». Today we ask you if you know what triangular trade is ?
2026-07-03 15:16:21

USA at 250: 'Zohran Mamdani 'represents the new emerging wing of the Democratic Party'
As the United States of America is set to mark 250 years as a nation, François Picard is pleased to welcome Fanny Lauby, Associate Professor of Political Science at Montclair State University. Professor Lauby observes some striking trends as the US reaches its Semiquincentennial: Recent Supreme Court rulings have taken Americans to uncharted territory with an 'expansion of the presidency at the expense of the powers of Congress and checks & balances in general' All the while, Donald Trump has been receiving significant backlash over a wave of unpopular executive orders, at home and and abroad, including his signature hardline immigration policy. Immigration. Professor Lauby explains how most Americans can relate to immigration' as
2026-07-03 15:03:20

Haïti - Loisirs : Le Saviez-vous ? #38
Quiz.HaitiLibre, vous propose 2 fois par semaine une chronique intitulée « Le Saviez-vous ? ». Aujourd'hui nous vous demandons si vous savez ce qu'est le commerce triangulaire ?
2026-07-03 15:03:10

Zapping Haiti of July 3rd, 2026
GSF Deployed in Tabarre - 3rd Version of the Electoral Decree Adopted - 250th Anniversary of the United States, Words from the Prime Minister - Prime Minister Congratulates Ms. Keiko Fujimori, President-elect of Peru - Arnel Bélizaire, released - End...
2026-07-03 14:48:33

New York City buzzes with expectation of Taylor Swift's rumoured July 3 wedding
New York City is bracing for a very busy 4th of July weekend as World Cup matches mix with huge Independence Day celebrations for America's 250th anniversary and apparently popstar Taylor Swift's wedding to football player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden. Information has been leaking out, with reports of a rehearsal dinner followed by a larger celebration in front of 1,000 people. The big event also coincides with a massive heatwave that has prompted city officials to declare a heat emergency.
2026-07-02 15:09:19

Haiti - Leisure : Did you know ? #37
Quiz.HaitiLibre offers a twice-weekly feature called « Did You Know ? ». Today we ask you if you know who A. Victor Glemaud is ?
2026-07-02 15:03:14

Haïti - Loisirs : Le Saviez-vous ? #37
Quiz.HaitiLibre, vous propose 2 fois par semaine une chronique intitulée « Le Saviez-vous ? ». Aujourd'hui nous vous demandons si vous savez qui est A. Victor Glemaud ?
2026-07-02 14:56:54

Liberia’s abortion law reform: A new front in the global culture wars
A coalition of right-wing groups is pushing back on progressive legislation aimed at improving access to sexual and reproductive healthcare.
2026-07-02 14:47:48

Mundial 2026: fervor por la selección argentina en Daca, que se tiñe de celeste y blanco
Las calles de Daca, la capital de Bangladés, vuelven a ofrecer una imagen llamativa para cualquier observador extranjero: miles de banderas argentinas ondeando en balcones, terrazas, comercios y avenidas principales. A miles de kilómetros de Buenos Aires, el fervor por la selección argentina se ha convertido en un fenómeno social que trasciende el deporte y que, una vez más, alcanza niveles extraordinarios durante la Copa del Mundo.
2026-07-02 14:36:54

Promised reforms could change Cuba radically

2026-07-02 14:22:37

The Caribbean has a problem with pesticides
It uses them more intensively than anywhere in the world
2026-07-02 14:22:37

Brazilians are going gaga for Chinese brands

2026-07-02 14:22:37

Taiwan : Development of papaya vegetable production in Haiti
As part of the Project for the Development of Vegetable and Fruit Production in Haiti, the team from the Taiwan Technical Mission recently organized a training session on papaya cultivation and seed production techniques...
2026-07-02 14:13:21

Venezuela Earthquake Response Situation Update and Response Actors — As of 30 June | 1600 ET / 2100Z
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: Pacific Disaster Center Please refer to the attached Infographic. KEY CONCERN: 54 Urban Search and Rescue teams in theater (2,434 personnel, 185 dogs). Seven U.S. teams with approximately 348 personnel engaged. Extended survivor search underway; transition to recovery operations ongoing. La Guaira access restricted to permit-holders. 70,000+ households affected. 13 confirmed Triage A sites with live survivors; 13 Triage B sites with possible survivors. 112 confirmed alive, 1,306 missing, 1,201 deceased across 350 worksites. Team utilization: 59% (30 of 51 teams tasked). Simon Bolivar International Airport TRANSCOM Contingency Response Element maintaining Simon Bolivar airport at 24 C-17-equivalent flights/day. COPA and Avianca flights operating to Valencia. 21 Urban Search and Rescue teams untasked and available. New teams on board: USA RRI-1 (USA12), France Solife (FRA10), Lithuanian Emergency Response Team (LTU01), USA SRP-CA (USA13); Vietnam USAR (VIE10) and Pompiers Urgence Internationale (FRA01) still inbound. Walmart/Global Empowerment Mission Memorandum of Understanding signed June 28 — supply staging in Doral, Florida for charter transport to Venezuela.
2026-07-01 13:22:21

Trump accused of conflict of interest between his personal wealth and national security
Donald Trump has filed his mandatory annual financial disclosure. The report shows the US President made more than 1.4 billion dollars via cryptocurrency ventures last year. That figure represents the overwhelming majority of Trump's personal earnings - a massive sum that has been made possible in large part through the President's own pro-crypto policies. Raising widespread accusations that he is using his office to enrich himself and his family.
2026-07-01 13:13:25

Lebanon: Overview and Status of Property Surveying, Registration and Digitization in the South and Nabatiyeh (June 2026)
Country: Lebanon Source: Norwegian Refugee Council Please refer to the attached file. Introduction Since the re-escalation of hostilities in Lebanon beginning on 2 March 2026, several governmental institutions responsible for land administration and property documentation have faced operational disruption, in particular in the South and Nabatiyeh Governorates. This may have a profound impact on affected property owners, who may be displaced, who have lost housing land and property documents, as well as whose homes, agricultural lands, commercial premises or other properties have been destroyed. Housing Land and Property (HLP) rights are enshrined through a variety of international legal frameworks, including the Pinheiro Principles, which outline the rights of displaced populations to return and reclaim property and land or to receive fair compensation if this is not possible. The IASC framework on durable solutions also frames HLP rights as a key pillar. Land governance in Lebanon is complex due to the existence of multiple categories of land, including private properties, Amiri lands, waqf properties and public State lands, in addition to overlapping legal, administrative and judicial procedures governing ownership and land use. This report does not aim to provide a comprehensive analysis of land governance issues in Lebanon more broadly, but focuses specifically on the surveying, registration and digitization of property records, and how the status of these processes may affect access to HLP rights. It focuses on the South and Nabatiyeh Governorates and includes an update on the current operational status of the relevant Land Registry Offices responsible for maintaining property records and registration services in each district. It shows how varying levels of surveying and digitization can impact the realization of HLP rights, and the pathways for families to retrieve lost HLP documents. In the uncertain context in Lebanon, the progress in surveying, registering and digitalizing of property in the South of Lebanon remains an important safeguard against HLP disputes, and may impact an individual’s ability to claim ownership, begin the process of rehabilitation or reconstruction, and / or claim any compensation. This report was compiled by NRC through information provided by Lawyers, and employees in the Land Registry in Saida, and the Head of the Cadastre Department in Tyre, and confirmed by the Head of the Cadastre Department and the Head of the Information Technology Department at the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre.
2026-07-01 13:10:28

Haiti - Elections : Refresher courses for future Electoral Registry Agents
As part of preparations for the upcoming elections, the CEP has launched a series of refresher courses for future Electoral Register Agents...
2026-07-01 13:07:38

2026 Socio-Economic Survey on Refugees in Jordan (VAF): At a glance
Countries: Jordan, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic. UNHCR’s new socio-economic survey 2026 on refugees in Jordan, also known as VAF (the Vulnerability Assessment Framework), provides in-depth analysis of various vulnerabilities and protection risks refugees face and enables tracking of changes in refugees’ living situation over time. Data was collected in the second half of 2025.
2026-07-01 13:03:11

World: Multi-country outbreak of cholera, epidemiological update #38 -30 June 2026
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe Source: World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. In May 2026 (epidemiological weeks 19 to 22), a total of 29 610 new cholera and acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) cases were reported from 16 countries, territories, and areas (hereafter countries) across four WHO regions, showing a 43% increase from the previous month. The Eastern Mediterranean Region registered the highest number of cases, followed by the African Region, the South-East Asia Region, and the Region of the Americas. This period also saw 271 cholera-related deaths globally, representing a 30% increase from the previous month. No cases were reported from the European Region or the Western Pacific Region during this period. Cholera upsurge (2021-present): https://www.who.int/emergencies/situations/cholera-upsurge/
2026-07-01 13:02:27

Haïti - Élections : Sessions de mise à niveau pour les futurs agents du registre électoral
Dans le cadre des préparatifs pour l'organisation des prochaines élections, le CEP a lancé une série de sessions de mise à niveau à l'intention des futurs Agents du Registre électoral...
2026-07-01 13:00:50

How has US President Donald Trump made over $1 billion in 2025?
US PResident Donald Trump made over $1 billion from cryptocurrencies in the first year of his term, leading to his fortune tripling between 2024 and 2026. Whereas most of that sum comes from his meme coin and his ties to the startup World Liberty Financial, part also comes from legal settlements. Trump is accused of conflict of interests, but the White House has dismissed these concerns. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi tells us more.
2026-07-01 13:00:02

Estados Unidos: la Corte Suprema avala restricciones a participación de atletas trans
La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos validó el martes la exclusión, decidida por varios estados, de deportistas transgénero de competiciones femeninas escolares y universitarias, en una decisión que refleja una profunda división en el país.
2026-07-01 12:59:19

World Cup 2026: France Crush Sweden While Mexico Continue Perfect Start
Didier Deschamps' side impressed once again as they raced past Sweden 3-0 and will face Paraguay next. Michael Olise provide two assists and is now just one short of equaling Pelé's record in a single World Cup. Meanwhile Mexico recorded their fourth clean sheet and are the only side not to have let a single goal in after they beat Ecuador 2-0. Mexico await the winner of England vs RD Congo at the Azteca stadium.
2026-07-01 12:52:19

World: Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 30 June 2026
Countries: World, Australia, Micronesia (Federated States of), New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna (France) Source: Pacific Community Please refer to the attached Map. Dengue • New Caledonia: As of 23 June 2026, a cumulative total of 2,145 dengue cases have been reported in New Caledonia since 1st January 2026, with the most recent case dated 23 June 2026. DENV-1 remains the only circulating serotype, and the number of newly confirmed cases has continued to decline week on week since EpiWeek 20. Transmission remains comparatively low in Greater Nouméa, where the protective effect of Wolbachia mosquitoes supported by the World Mosquito Program continues to limit spread. The blue alert for DENV-1 remains in effect. – Source: La dengue | Direction des Affaires Sanitaires et Sociales de Nouvelle-Calédonie accessed on 30 June 2026. • Samoa: As of EpiWeek 25 (15–21 June 2026), dengue activity in Samoa has continued to decline, with 53 new cases reported, representing a 65% decrease compared with the previous week, including seven laboratory-confirmed. DENV-1 (54%) and DENV-2 (46%) continue to co-circulate, with children under 15 years being the most affected age group. Since 1st January 2025, a cumulative total of 19,817 clinically diagnosed cases and 5,503 laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported, with nine dengue-related deaths to date, while public health measures continue to focus on community awareness, vector control and promote early healthcare seeking. The blue alert for DENV-1 and DENV-2 remains in effect. – Source: Dengue Fever Outbreak Situation Report in Samoa, Issue No. 62 accessed on 30 June 2026. • Tonga: As of 26 June 2026, dengue transmission continues in Tonga, with a total of 76 laboratory-confirmed cases reported, including one new case since the 19 June 2026. No cases are currently hospitalised, and no dengue-related deaths have been reported to date. The epidemiological profile remains broadly unchanged, with the highest burden now among those aged 15–19 years, predominantly male, and most cases reported from Tongatapu. DENV-2 remains the identified circulating serotype, and response activities, including community awareness campaigns, school health talks and vector control measures, are ongoing, with environmental health inspections conducted across 12 sites ahead of the Free Wesleyan Church conference. The blue alert for DENV-2 remains in effect. – Source: Dengue Fever Outbreak Situation Report #29 shared with PPHSN Coordinating Body Focal point on 26 June 2026. • Vanuatu: As of EpiWeek 25 (15–21 June 2026), the dengue outbreak on South-West Efate Island, Shefa Province, continues, with a cumulative total of 23 confirmed cases, including six new cases in EpiWeek 25, and weekly counts remaining above the alert threshold of four cases per week. One case was hospitalised in EpiWeek 25, and no deaths have been recorded to date. Cases are concentrated in the Pango Area Council (52%), with the remainder in Port Vila (22%), Erakor (18%), Mele (4%) and Eratap (4%), indicating a widening geographic distribution. Of the total cases 57% are female and the majority (52%) are aged over 26 years. Epidemiological investigations indicate local transmission, with some cases reporting recent travel to Fiji within the incubation period, and samples have been collected for serotyping, with the circulating serotype not yet confirmed. As transmission remains above the alert threshold and is extending into the South-West Efate area, the outbreak status is maintained, and t he red alert for dengue (serotype to be determined, DENV-?) remains in effect . – Sources: Dengue Outbreak on South-West Efate Island, Shefa Province, Vanuatu – Situation Report #5, Vanuatu National Surveillance Unit, shared with PPHSN Coordinating Body Focal point on 26 June 2026 and Dengue Outbreak Declared - Health Promotion Vanuatu, Official Facebook page , accessed on 30 June 2026. • Wallis and Futuna: As of 24 June 2026, a cumulative total of 28 confirmed and probable dengue cases have been reported in Wallis and Futuna, including nine in Wallis. The epidemic continues to spread on Wallis, where a cluster of cases has been identified at the Vaimoana college/secondary school, while no new case was reported in Futuna in EpiWeek 24, indicating stabilisation on that island. DENV-1 was identified in the first reported case. Health authorities have strengthened the public health response, including peri-focal adulticide treatment around case clusters, destruction of larval breeding sites around affected households, distribution of repellents to all cases, public communication on the situation and control measures, and reinforced community-level vector control. The red alert for DENV-1 remains in effect. – Source: Agence de Santé de Wallis et Futuna – Point de situation sur la dengue (24 June 2026) shared with PPHSN Coordinating Body Focal point on 25 June 2026. Pertussis/Whooping cough • Federated States of Micronesia: In Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia, no new suspected or confirmed pertussis cases have been reported in the most recent reporting period. Since EpiWeek 17 (20–26 April 2026), the cumulative number of pertussis cases reported in Pohnpei State has remained unchanged at 40 cases, comprising 16 laboratory-confirmed cases and 24 suspected cases. Given the sustained absence of new cases, the blue alert for pertussis is now removed . – Source: Exchange with the Pohnpei State Department of Health and Social Services (FSM focal point) shared with PPHSN Coordinating Body Focal point on 24 June 2026. • New Zealand: Pertussis activity in New Zealand continues as part of the ongoing national epidemic, with transmission persisting nationwide. As of the week ending 19 June 2026, weekly cases decreased to 25, compared with 36 in the previous week ending 12 June 2026, bringing the cumulative total for 2026 to 915 cases. The blue alert for pertussis remains in effect. – Source: Pertussis dashboard accessed on 30 June 2026. • Vanuatu: As of EpiWeek 25 (15–21 June 2026), pertussis activity in Vanuatu continues to show a sustained declining trend, with no new cases reported since EpiWeek 23. The most recent suspected case was reported in EpiWeek 22 and the last laboratory-confirmed case in EpiWeek 14. The cumulative total stands at 833 cases, comprising 789 clinically diagnosed and 44 laboratory-confirmed cases, with seven pertussis-associated deaths to date (six in Tanna and one in Shefa). Cases remain concentrated in Efate (~55%) and Tanna (~37%), with the highest burden among children aged 1–9 years. With more than three weeks elapsed since the last reported case, the epidemiological criteria for declaring the outbreak over are being met, and a formal declaration may be considered in the next reporting period pending continued absence of cases. The blue alert for pertussis remains in effect. – Source: Vanuatu Pertussis Outbreak Situation Report 21 shared with PPHSN Coordinating Body Focal point on 26 June 2026. Other Information: Arbovirus • New Zealand: In New Zealand, during EpiWeek 25 (20–26 June 2026), two dengue cases (one confirmed and one under investigation) and one probable Ross River virus case were reported. The confirmed dengue case had been to Sri Lanka, and the probable Ross River virus case had been to Australia, during the incubation periods. Given the known serological cross-reactivity between dengue and other flaviviruses, some reported cases may ultimately be reclassified as other flavivirus infections as epidemiological and laboratory investigations continue. – Source: NZ Arbovirus Notifications by Country (25: 20/06/2026–26/06/2026) shared with PPHSN Coordinating Body Focal point on 29 June 2026. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds • Australia: As of 27 June 2026, four cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 have been confirmed in Australia since 20 June, with a fifth case pending confirmation, all involving migratory seabirds (giant petrels and a brown skua). The first detection, in a brown skua found in Cape Le Grand National Park near Esperance in southern Western Australia, was confirmed by the CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness on 20 June and marked the first detection of HPAI (H5) in Australia, with the strain identified as the globally circulating H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b. Three of the four confirmed cases were detected in Western Australia (two near Cape Le Grand and one at Quindalup) and one in South Australia (a giant petrel on the Fleurieu Peninsula). Genomic sequencing links the first Australian case to the outbreak on Heard and McDonald Islands, indicating the virus had been circulating in sub-Antarctic wildlife before reaching the mainland. Since 19 June, more than 400 reports have been made to the Emergency Animal Disease hotline, with 53 prioritised for investigation and 17 negative results recorded to date. No detections have been reported in poultry or other agricultural systems, no mass mortality in other wildlife has been observed, and the public health risk to humans is assessed as low. This event highlights the ongoing risk of H5N1 introduction to the Pacific via migratory birds and underscores the need for continued vigilance. – Sources: Australia confirms fourth HPAI (H5N1) case in migratory seabirds, strengthening national surveillance - BEACON accessed on 30 June 2026. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) • Solomon Islands: The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services has reported a cumulative total of 104 confirmed HIV cases as of 31 May 2026 (since the first case in 1994), up from 79 cases reported on 1 December 2025, representing 25 new cases over approximately five months. This continues a marked escalation, with 34 new cases recorded in 2025 compared with eight in 2024, against a historical background of only one or two cases per year. No demographic breakdown was provided for the newly reported cases. Health authorities are urging the public to seek HIV testing, pursue early treatment and reduce stigma, and are working to update HIV policies and decentralise testing and treatment services. The rise mirrors broader regional trends, with Papua New Guinea having declared HIV a national crisis and Fiji having declared an HIV outbreak driven in part by injecting drug use, underscoring the risk of spillover through frequent regional travel. – Sources: Solomon Islands records 25 new HIV cases, total rises to 104 and Increase in HIV infections reported in the Solomon Islands raises public health concerns - BEACON accessed on 30 June 2026. Respiratory diseases Palau: In Palau, the Ministry of Health and Human Services continues to respond to a tuberculosis (TB) cluster, with 12 active TB cases identified in the first half of 2026, compared with 13 cases for all of 2025. A total of 134 close contacts have been identified, of whom 123 (92%) have completed screening and clinical evaluation, and contact investigations have identified six of the 12 active cases. Separately, one laboratory-confirmed case of pertussis has been reported in an individual with a history of completed childhood vaccination and no recent travel. The public is advised to stay up to date with vaccinations, practise good respiratory hygiene, and seek medical care early for persistent or worsening cough symptoms. Despite low reported levels of influenza-like illness (ILI), syndromic surveillance for EpiWeek 26 indicates increased respiratory activity, driven primarily by COVID-19. – Sources: Ministry of Health and Human Services, Republic of Palau Official Facebook page – TB Situation Update #4 and Ministry of Health and Human Services, Republic of Palau Official Facebook page - One Laboratory-Confirmed Case of Pertussis in Palau , accessed on 30 June 2026 and Ministry of Health and Human Services - Syndromic Surveillance Report, EpiWeek 26 shared with PPHSN Coordinating Body Focal point on 29 June 2026.
2026-06-30 11:55:35

Após vitória apertada, Keiko Fujimori enfrenta cenário de crise na presidência do Peru
Eleita por uma margem mínima de votos, Keiko Fujimori assumirá em julho a presidência do Peru diante de um cenário de múltiplos desafios. Aos 51 anos, ela chega ao poder em meio à escalada da violência, à desaceleração econômica e a uma crise política que levou o país a ter oito presidentes desde 2016.
2026-06-30 11:44:33

Shelter Cluster Afghanistan: Southern Region Monthly Snapshot (January - May 2026)
Country: Afghanistan Sources: International Organization for Migration, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-06-30 11:40:31

Shelter Cluster Afghanistan: Southeastern Region Monthly Snapshot (January - May 2026)
Country: Afghanistan Sources: International Organization for Migration, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-06-30 11:38:53

Shelter Cluster Afghanistan: Northern Region Monthly Snapshot (January - May 2026)
Country: Afghanistan Sources: International Organization for Migration, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-06-30 11:37:26

Shelter Cluster Afghanistan: Northeastern Region Monthly Snapshot (January - May 2026)
Country: Afghanistan Sources: International Organization for Migration, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-06-30 11:36:00

Shelter Cluster Afghanistan: Eastern Region Monthly Snapshot (January - May 2026)
Country: Afghanistan Sources: International Organization for Migration, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-06-30 11:34:09

Shelter Cluster Afghanistan: Central Highland Region Monthly Snapshot (January - May 2026)
Country: Afghanistan Sources: International Organization for Migration, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-06-30 11:25:27

Shelter Cluster Afghanistan: Central Region Monthly Snapshot (January - May 2026)
Country: Afghanistan Sources: International Organization for Migration, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-06-30 11:22:24

Afghanistan: ES/NFI Cluster Operational Presence (as of May 2026)
Country: Afghanistan Sources: International Organization for Migration, Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-06-30 11:20:09

Rescue Response International Deploys Urban Search and Rescue Team to Venezuela Following Catastrophic Earthquakes
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: Haiti Air Ambulance - Rescue Response International Please refer to the attached file. U.S.-Based Humanitarian Organization Among First International Responders on the Ground WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rescue Response International (RRI), the sister organization of Haiti Air Ambulance, a U.S.-based nonprofit humanitarian organization with over a decade of experience responding to disasters across Latin America and the Caribbean, deployed its first Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams to Venezuela in response to the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on June 24, 2026. Thanks to RRI and Burnaby USAR’s partnership with AirLink, teams were able to quickly mobilize to country. The first team departed from the Washington, D.C. area and is operating under the leadership of John Lyon, Executive Director of RRI, and Kit Hessel, a 27-year veteran of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue and former member of Virginia Task Force One/USA Task Force One with eleven international deployments with the US Government. The team includes elite veterans of multiple major international disaster responses and specialists in urban search and rescue, civil-military coordination, and humanitarian operations. “We are ready to hit the ground running and our teams are honored to be among the excellent cadre of USAR teams and NGOs responding,” said John Lyon, Executive Director of RRI. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake followed 39 seconds later by a magnitude 7.5 mainshock, the strongest in Venezuela in over 125 years, struck near Yumare in Yaracuy State, with devastating effect across La Guaira, Caracas, Aragua, Carabobo, and Miranda. As of June 26, at least 920 people have been confirmed dead and over 3,360 injured, with at least 172 people still trapped under collapsed structures and over 50,000 reported unaccounted for ( OCHA ). The USGS has estimated a 44% chance the death toll will ultimately exceed 10,000 ( USGS ). RRI has established contact with the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC), Virtual On-Site Operations Coordination Centre (Virtual OSOCC), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and U.S. Department of State Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) in-country. The team is fully integrated into the broader international response architecture, participating in UN Civil-Military Coordination calls and the WFP-led Logistics Working Group. RRI's comparative advantage in this response lies in its ability to deploy highly trained teams rapidly into complex environments and to provide multi-modal logistics support including light, medium, and heavy lift aviation assets to move personnel and relief items to areas rendered inaccessible by disaster impacts. In the 2025 response to Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, RRI led a consortium that conducted 243 flights, reached over 600,000 people across 67 distribution sites, and processed more than 12,700 food kits, 434 water filtration units, and nearly 3,200 tarp bales within 25 days of activation. RRI staff include alumni of USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, U.S. Southern Command, Virginia Task Force One, and United Nations agencies, bringing deep operational and diplomatic experience to the response. RRI is a standing member of the Regional Group on Risks, Emergencies and Disasters for Latin America and the Caribbean (REDLAC) and CDEMA-led working groups on response readiness. The response in Venezuela is expected to require a sustained effort. RRI's assessment teams will conduct rapid damage and needs assessments upon arrival, with findings fed into targeting mechanisms to ensure no affected community is left behind. The organization's leadership is also working to mobilize additional resources to support first mile logistics, WASH, power, connectivity, and information management needs as the response evolves from search and rescue to relief delivery. Those wishing to support RRI's response in Venezuela may donate here. About Rescue Response International: Rescue Response International (RRI) is a U.S.-registered nonprofit humanitarian organization operating at the intersection of aviation, logistics, and disaster response. Through its Haiti Air Ambulance (HAA) platform, RRI has maintained continuous operational presence in Haiti for over a decade. RRI has responded to disasters across Latin America and the Caribbean, including the 2021 Haiti earthquake, Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, and most recently Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica in 2025, where it served as lead of the Operation One Love consortium funded by the U.S. Department of State. RRI is a standing member of REDLAC and multiple CDEMA preparedness working groups. Contact: Laurel@RescueResponseInternational.org Web: www.rescueresponseinternational.org
2026-06-29 10:20:36

Tërmete të fuqishme në Venezuelë: bilanci i viktimave rritet në rreth 1,500 të vdekur
Ekipet e shpëtimit po vazhdojnë edhe sot kërkimet për të mbijetuarit pas dy tërmeteve shkatërruese që goditën vendin këtë javë, ndërsa autoritetet raportojnë një rritje të ndjeshme të numrit të viktimave, i cili ka......
2026-06-29 10:17:35

Venezuela: Search for quake survivors continues as time runs out
Over 1,400 people have died following twin earthquakes in #Venezuela on June 24. #Rescue teams are still looking for survivors, although hope is fading. The 72-hour window after natural #disasters is the key moment to find the living, according to experts.
2026-06-29 10:17:26

The Gendered Impacts of the Fuel Crisis in Myanmar
Country: Myanmar Source: UN Women Please refer to the attached file. This brief examines the gendered impacts of the fuel crisis that began in Myanmar in March 2026, driven by global shortages stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. Developed through the Myanmar Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group, the brief draws on in-person consultations with women-led organisations (WLOs) and a survey of 63 WLOs, civil society organisations, and humanitarian actors working across the country. The analysis provides field-based insights into how the crisis is deepening existing gender inequalities, increasing unpaid care burdens, eroding women's livelihoods, heightening safety and protection risks, and constraining women's access to health services, justice, and decision-making. It sets out recommendations for humanitarian actors and donors to protect the fuel-dependent services that women and girls most depend on, and to sustain the women-led organisations at the frontline of the response. About the Myanmar Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group The Myanmar Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) Working Group promotes gender-responsive humanitarian action in Myanmar. It brings together women-led organisations, NGOs, UN agencies and other partners and is co-chaired by UN Women and UNFPA.
2026-06-29 10:17:22

Copa 2026 expõe fissuras do tratado comercial entre EUA, México e Canadá
A Copa de 2026 carrega uma coincidência geográfica que ninguém na FIFA planejou e que, ainda assim, diz muito sobre o momento da América do Norte. O torneio é disputado exatamente sobre o mapa do único tratado comercial que costura Estados Unidos, México e Canadá, o acordo que substituiu o antigo Nafta, e acontece justamente quando esse arranjo passa pela revisão mais profunda desde que foi assinado.
2026-06-29 10:05:07

oPt: Life after Forcible Transfer: Palestinian Household Conditions, Needs, and Future Outlook in the West Bank | NRC
Country: occupied Palestinian territory Source: Norwegian Refugee Council Please refer to the attached file. June 2026 | occupied Palestinian territory Context & Rationale Since October 2023, Palestinians in the West Bank, especially in Area C, have faced intensified military activity and movement restrictions, accelerated settlement expansion, and a marked increase in settler violence. These dynamics have compounded longstanding restrictions on Palestinian planning and building, access to land, resources, and services which had already heightened protection risks, disrupted livelihoods, and increased risks of forced displacement. Within this context, the West Bank Protection Consortium (WBPC) - which monitors over 200 communities at risk of forcible transfer - estimates that approximately 3,000 people have been displaced from within these monitored communities since October 2023. Existing monitoring systems enable humanitarian support to households immediately following displacement. However, there remains limited evidence on the longer-term impacts of forcible transfer, particularly as it relates to households’ living conditions, evolving needs, and future intentions several months or years after displacement. To address this gap, an assessment was conducted to document the post-displacement situation of households originating from communities monitored for risk of forcible transfer. The assessment aims to generate evidence to inform humanitarian planning, advocacy, and more targeted programming in the West Bank. Key Messages Among surveyed households, displacement increased more than fourfold after October 2023, reflecting intensified coercive pressures - particularly settler violence and eviction threats - within an already restrictive protection environment. Nearly half of households (49%) reported being at risk of re-eviction within the next six months, indicating that displacement remains ongoing and many households face continued risk of further displacement. Displacement has left most households in physically precarious and legally insecure shelter. Nearly nine in ten households report worse living conditions than in their place of origin, with many living in unsafe temporary shelters and lacking secure tenure. Displacement has structurally weakened livelihoods and deepened economic precarity. Nearly one-third of households have no income at all, and rely on community support, borrowing, or asset sales. Among those with income, most reported it was insufficient to meet basic needs. Movement restrictions further limit access to livelihoods, with only 21% able to move freely. Households reported overlapping assistance needs. Livestock support was most frequently requested (76%), but needs also spanned shelter, infrastructure, and basic services - underscoring the multi-dimensional impact of displacement. Return remains largely unviable under current conditions. Only 6% of households plan to return within the next year, while most remain due to ongoing insecurity and loss of land access. Households identified the same factors - settler presence, insecurity, and land confiscation - as both necessary conditions for return and the main barriers preventing it, indicating that displacement remains unresolved for most households, with conditions necessary for safe return largely absent.
2026-06-29 10:03:06

Venezuela sigue buscando a sus desaparecidos con cada vez menos esperanzas
Venezuela busca a contrarreloj a los miles de desaparecidos tras los dos terremotos de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 que sacudieron el norte del país el miércoles pasado. La cifra de muertos sigue subiendo y las esperanzas de encontrar a gente con vida disminuyen.
2026-06-29 09:50:12

UNHCR Myanmar Situation Regional Update #8 (April-May 2026)
Countries: Myanmar, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. OPERATIONAL CONTEXT The Middle East crisis has further strained an already underfunded response, diverting global attention and resources at a time of rising needs in Myanmar and across the region. In Myanmar, the humanitarian situation remained critical with ongoing armed conflict, human rights violations, discrimination and the lingering impacts of the March 2025 earthquake continuing to drive humanitarian needs. By end-May, an estimated 3.8 million people remained internally displaced, placing additional pressure on already stretched protection and assistance. Humanitarian actors continued to face operational and access challenges, affecting the delivery of assistance in some areas. Against this backdrop, the UN Special Envoy of the Secretary General on Myanmar visited Myanmar and new Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Myanmar was appointed by the UN Human Rights Council in April.
2026-06-29 09:03:11

Can solar power help Cuba survive the US oil blockade?
As US restrictions on oil shipments have left Cuba struggling to secure fuel, China is helping the communist island accelerate one of the world's fastest solar transitions. Imports of solar panels and batteries have surged over the past year, allowing Cuba to build dozens of new solar parks. France 24 reports from Havana.
2026-06-28 08:59:55

Venezuela: Search enters its third day, the window for finding survivors is rapidly closing
Search and rescue teams have pulled a nine-month-old baby and his mother from the rubble three days after two earthquakes struck Venezuela. The disaster has claimed more than 1,000 lives, and search efforts are still underway for the hundreds of people who remain missing. Yinka Oyetade has more.
2026-06-28 08:55:09

'What are they waiting for?': Frustration grows at govt reponse as Venezuela quake death toll rises
Frustration mounted in Venezuela's state of La Guaira on Saturday as rescuers and civilians used shovels, heavy equipment, ropes and bare hands to look for survivors of the devastating twin earthquakes that killed at least 1,430 people. Many citizens have been critical of what they say is an inadequate response by the government, underprepared to respond to the scope of the devastation.
2026-06-28 08:07:42

Bangladesh: Situation Report #5 - Measles Outbreak (25 June 2026)
Country: Bangladesh Source: UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Please refer to the attached file. Bangladesh has reported more than 95,760 suspected and 11,390 confirmed measles cases and 596 suspected and 93 confirmed deaths across all 64 districts as of 25 June, with children under five accounting for 81 per cent of reported cases. Recent reporting suggests suspected cases are gradually declining, with the latest 7-day average at around 980 cases per day. However, transmission remains significant, with 996 suspected cases reported in the last 24 hours. More than 18.4 million children have been vaccinated through the nationwide measles rubella (MR) campaign, surpassing the initial target of 18 million children and reaching 102 per cent coverage. In the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, the MR vaccination and Vitamin A supplementation campaign reached 94 per cent of the 178,024 targeted children. In Bhasan Char, the campaign achieved 99 per cent coverage.
2026-06-28 04:25:00

Bangladesh: ICCG Meeting Notes (Date - 19 May 2026) [Meeting minutes]
Country: Bangladesh Source: UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Please refer to the attached file.
2026-06-28 04:14:46

Bangladesh: ICCG Meeting Notes (Date - 16 June 2026) [Meeting minutes]
Country: Bangladesh Source: UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Please refer to the attached file.
2026-06-28 04:10:01

Terremotos en Venezuela: Reporte de situación N.o 4 (27 de junio de 2026, Hora: 3:00 pm)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Reporte de situación N.o 4 Terremotos en Venezuela 27 de junio de 2026 Hora: 3:00 pm Destacados Dos sismos consecutivos de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 se registraron el 24 de junio (18:00 hora local); las autoridades reportan más de 430 réplicas. Al menos siete (7) estados impactado. La Guaira se mantiene como el estado con las mayores afectaciones. Balance oficial: 1.430 personas fallecidas y 3.238 heridas; la cifra continúa en aumento. Se reportan más de 3.100 familias damnificadas. Al menos 1.423 infraestructuras se vieron afectadas . La respuesta se mantiene enfocada en las labores de búsqueda y rescate. Equipos de Búsqueda y Rescate Urbano (USAR) de 27 países continuán llegando al país y trabajan en las zonas más afectadas, en coordinación con OCHA. El Coordinador Humanitario, Gianluca Rampolla, realizó este sábado una primera visita al estado La Guaira con agencias de Naciones Unidas para articular la respuesta con las autoridades. Situación general Venezuela enfrenta una emergencia nacional tras dos sismos consecutivos de gran magnitud (7,2 y 7,5) ocurridos el 24 de junio (18:00, hora local) en la región centro-norte, con epicentro sobre el eje San Felipe - Yumare - Montalbán (Yaracuy/Carabobo). Las autoridades reportan 430 réplicas. Tan solo la madrugada del sábado 26 de junio, se registraron 20, según reportes de medios locales, lo que mantiene condiciones de riesgo elevado. El balance oficial asciende a 1.430 personas fallecidas y 3.280 heridas. Autoridades también reportaron que tenían contabilizadas 3.142 familias damnificadas. Así mismo, hasta la tarde del viernes 26 de junio, se tenía registro de al menos 1.423 infraestructuras afectadas. Las cifras se mantienen en revisión a medida que avanzan las operaciones. La respuesta gubernamental durante las primeras horas se ha centrado en búsqueda y rescate, atención médica de emergencia y evaluación de daños. El impacto es severo, con mayor concentración en La Guaira, Distrito Capital, Miranda, Carabobo y Yaracuy. Naciones Unidas y sus organizaciones socias se encuentran en articulación para la siguiente fase de la respuesta.
2026-06-28 00:33:52

Nga grupet e armatosura te siguria në rajon/ SHBA publikon dokumentin me 14 pika të nënshkruar në Uashington nga Izraeli dhe Libani, zbardhen çështjet kryesore
Departamenti Amerikan i Shtetit ka bërë publik tekstin e një marrëveshjeje kornizë trepalëshe mes Shteteve të Bashkuara, Izraelit dhe Libanit, e nënshkruar në Uashington më 26 qershor. Dokumenti synon t’i japë fund gjendjes së konfliktit......
2026-06-27 07:22:12

Ish-këshilltari i Trump pranon fajësinë për keqpërdorim të dokumenteve të klasifikuara, John Bolton pritet të përballet me burg dhe miliona dollarë gjobë
Ish-këshilltari i sigurisë kombëtare i SHBA-së, John Bolton, është deklaruar fajtor për mbajtje të paligjshme të informacionit të klasifikuar, që lidhej me shënime personale të përdorura për një libër që ai kishte......
2026-06-27 07:16:31

Dramat që vinë nga Venezuela! Shembet ura që lidh Caraballedën me La Guairën pas lëkundjes së re, izolohet zona e goditur
Në Venezuelë, një urë që lidhte qytetin Caraballeda me pjesën tjetër të shtetit La Guaira është shembur pasditen e sotme, si pasojë e një lëkundjeje të re sizmike me magnitudë 4.9. Shembja e strukturës ka detyruar autoritetet......
2026-06-27 07:14:30

Matetemeko mawili ya ardhi Venezuela: Watu 920 wamefariki, hatua za serikali zakosolewa
Matetemeko mawili ya ardhi yaliyoikumba Venezuela siku ya Jumatano, Juni 24, yaligharimu maisha ya watu wasiopungua 920, kulingana na takwimu rasmi za hivi karibuni. Mkuu wa masuala ya kibinadamu wa Umoja wa Mataifa anaripoti zaidi ya watu 50,000 hawajulikani walipo. Wakati shughuli ya kuwatafuta manusura nchini ya vifusi likiendelea, hatu za serikali ya Venezuela zinakosolewa.
2026-06-27 06:29:12

VENEZUELA DOPO IL TERREMOTO | “Crolli, blackout e soccorsi deboli: senza veri aiuti non ci rialziamo più”
Claudio Milazzo, preside di una scuola a Caracas, racconta il Venezuela che sta cercando di riprendersi dal terremoto. E che aspetta gli aiuti USA The post VENEZUELA DOPO IL TERREMOTO | “Crolli, blackout e soccorsi deboli: senza veri aiuti non ci rialziamo più” appeared first on IlSussidiario.net .
2026-06-27 04:08:03

Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing
The House panel then issued subpoenas demanding the private equity tycoon, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, testify on camera and under oath.
2026-06-27 03:00:04

Venezuela suffers effects of Trump’s aid, foreign policies after deadly quakes
President Donald Trump’s closure of US development agency USAID has added hurdles to humanitarian relief in quake-hit Venezuela, says Christopher Sabatini, Latin America Programme Director at Chatham House. “Right now, the Trump administration has to coordinate a multi-agency effort when in fact, an agency that already existed could have done that much more efficiently," notes Sabatini.
2026-06-26 05:55:21

Venezuela: Los derechos humanos deben guiar la respuesta al terremoto en medio de una crisis devastadora
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: Amnesty International En el contexto de los terremotos que sacudieron Venezuela la tarde del 24 de junio y de las labores de respuesta, Amnistía Internacional alerta sobre los efectos potencialmente devastadores que este desastre puede tener sobre la población venezolana y llama a las autoridades venezolanas y a la comunidad internacional a hacer todo lo posible para brindar asistencia a las personas afectadas. “Expresamos nuestra solidaridad con todas las personas afectadas directa o indirectamente por este desastre, que ahora corre el riesgo de agravar aún más una crisis de derechos humanos y una emergencia humanitaria ya severas y prolongadas, que el pueblo venezolano ha sufrido durante más de una década. El sistema de salud del país ha sido diezmado, mientras que la represión estatal ha debilitado gravemente la protección de los derechos humanos”, declaró Agnès Callamard, secretaria general de Amnistía Internacional. Expresamos nuestra solidaridad con todas las personas afectadas directa o indirectamente por este desastre, que ahora corre el riesgo de agravar aún más una crisis de derechos humanos y una emergencia humanitaria ya severas y prolongadas, que el pueblo venezolano ha sufrido durante más de una década.” Agnès Callamard, secretaria general de Amnistía Internacional. “El pueblo venezolano ha mostrado una resiliencia y una solidaridad extraordinarias frente a esta prolongada crisis de derechos humanos. Debe recibir apoyo urgente mientras enfrenta una nueva tragedia de gran magnitud, y debe ser protegido frente al abandono o la injusticia.” “Amnistía Internacional insta a las autoridades venezolanas a brindar asistencia y responder a los terremotos en cumplimiento de las normas humanitarias y de respuesta ante desastres, así como del derecho internacional de los derechos humanos. A su vez, la comunidad internacional debe movilizarse con urgencia para proporcionar y entregar la asistencia humanitaria crítica que el pueblo venezolano necesita de manera tan apremiante.” Amnistía Internacional insta a las autoridades venezolanas a brindar asistencia y responder a los terremotos en cumplimiento de las normas humanitarias y de respuesta ante desastres, así como del derecho internacional de los derechos humanos.” Agnès Callamard, secretaria general de Amnistía Internacional. Las autoridades venezolanas han divulgado información limitada y no corroborada sobre la magnitud total de los daños humanos y materiales causados por los terremotos. En este sentido, Amnistía Internacional llama a las autoridades venezolanas a garantizar la divulgación pronta, creíble y periódica de información sobre el alcance de los daños, el número y las características de las personas fallecidas o heridas, las labores de asistencia desplegadas, las rutas de atención para las personas afectadas y el plan de contingencia para la búsqueda de personas desaparecidas, así como para el rescate y atención de las personas sobrevivientes. La organización subraya que las autoridades deben garantizar los derechos a la vida, a la integridad personal y a la libertad mientras asisten a la población. El acceso a la información, la libertad de prensa y la libertad de expresión han sido severamente restringidos como consecuencia de años de censura patrocinada por el Estado, incluido el cierre de decenas de medios de comunicación, el bloqueo de plataformas de redes sociales como X y la criminalización de periodistas y personas defensoras de derechos humanos. En el contexto de la actual emergencia humanitaria, la organización destaca la importancia crítica de levantar de inmediato todas las restricciones indebidas a la prensa, a las plataformas de redes sociales y a los canales esenciales de comunicación en línea. El impacto potencial de no hacerlo podría medirse en vidas perdidas y en derechos irreparablemente afectados. Las ONG de derechos humanos y humanitarias operan actualmente en un entorno sumamente restrictivo como resultado de una arquitectura legal represiva orientada a cerrar el espacio cívico y atacar cualquier forma de disidencia percibida. Para ofrecer un plan de respuesta efectivo, las autoridades venezolanas deben derogar de inmediato la llamada ley anti-ONG y todos los demás mecanismos legales que restringen, controlan y limitan las actividades legítimas y necesarias de estas organizaciones de la sociedad civil. De manera crítica, Amnistía Internacional expresa su preocupación por las personas que permanecen detenidas y por su situación actual tras los terremotos. Aunque la organización sigue exigiendo la liberación de todas las personas sometidas a detención arbitraria por motivos políticos, en el contexto actual Amnistía Internacional también subraya la necesidad urgente de que organismos humanitarios y de derechos humanos, así como familiares de las personas detenidas, tengan acceso a todos los centros de detención a fin de verificar la seguridad de todas las personas detenidas y suministrar necesidades básicas, incluida atención médica crítica. Asimismo, las autoridades venezolanas deben levantar de inmediato las restricciones ilegales y desproporcionadas a la libertad de miles de ex víctimas de detención arbitraria. Por ejemplo, deben suspenderse las medidas cautelares impuestas a quienes fueron detenidos arbitrariamente por razones políticas. Estas medidas deben ser anuladas, si no completamente levantadas. La respuesta urgente necesaria para afrontar esta emergencia requerirá asistencia humanitaria internacional y solidaridad para movilizar cooperación multilateral y recursos estatales a gran escala. Los principios humanitarios internacionales y el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos deben guiar la obtención y el despliegue de estos recursos, en particular los ya mencionados principios de humanidad, imparcialidad, neutralidad e independencia. Amnistía Internacional hace un llamado a los Estados, actores humanitarios y donantes para que ofrezcan estos fondos y recursos, y lo hagan en cooperación con organizaciones locales de la sociedad civil. Para más información o para concertar una entrevista, por favor contacte a press@amnesty.org
2026-06-26 05:05:07

Update 355 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Country: Ukraine Source: International Atomic Energy Agency Repairs have been completed on a key power line and other energy infrastructure vital for nuclear safety at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), as part of efforts to strengthen its access to the electricity grid and help reduce the risk of a nuclear accident during the military conflict, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. The technically complex repairs, preceded by extensive de-mining, were carried out on the frontline under the protection of a localized ceasefire mediated by the IAEA. Agency teams monitored the work in challenging conditions, including nearby drone activity and the sound of military activity in the area. “Of the six temporary ceasefires that we have negotiated since late last year to help protect nuclear safety at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant, this was the most challenging to implement. It required several months of delicate negotiations, followed by mine clearance and repairs on high pylons across the Dnipro River. The IAEA monitored these activities on the ground to confirm they were carried out as agreed,” Director General Grossi said. “It is an important step for nuclear safety at the plant, where reliable access to off-site power remains essential as all six reactors are in shutdown,” he added. “Both sides worked constructively with us to enable the repairs to proceed. Despite the many military and technical challenges, this demonstrates that concrete progress remains possible, even during a large-scale war. We will continue our efforts to reduce the ever-present danger of a nuclear accident.” The ceasefire enabled repairs at two separate locations, both of them essential components of the ZNPP’s energy infrastructure: the 750 kilovolt (kV) Dniprovska power line, which has been disconnected since March this year, and the switchyard of the Zaporizhzhya Thermal Power Plant (ZTPP), which helps supply electricity to the ZNPP through the back-up 330 kV Ferosplavna-1 line. The Ferosplavna-1 line is currently the only line available to the ZNPP and has been repeatedly disconnected in recent weeks. During the de-mining and repairs of the 750 kV Dniprovska power line, the IAEA team based at the ZNPP observed the activities on the plant side of the frontline, while another Agency team was deployed on the opposite side of the Dnipro River to monitor developments from there. This work focused on several high pylons across the waterway, where the transmission line runs up to 100 metres above the water. At the ZTPP, repairs were completed both on switchyard equipment and on a back-up transmission line connecting the Ferosplavna-1 line to the plant, making it more robust. However, the 750 kV Dniprovska line has not yet been brought back into operation because of extensive damage to its connecting substation, located more than 100 kilometres northwest of the ZNPP. The substation was reportedly damaged during military activity in late May, and IAEA staff experts who visited the facility this week observed severe damage to essential equipment. Repair efforts are not expected to be completed in the near term, but are on-going, and the Agency will continue to monitor the situation closely. “The line has been repaired, but it still needs to be brought back into operation,” Director General Grossi said. “Repeated damage to the electrical infrastructure on which nuclear power plants depend continues to create serious nuclear safety and security risks. I once again call for maximum military restraint around all nuclear facilities and the power infrastructure they require.” Elsewhere in Ukraine, IAEA teams continued to report military activity near nuclear facilities. The South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) informed the Agency that 11 drones had been detected in its monitoring area on Sunday, some as close as 3.5 kilometres from the site. During this period, the IAEA team at the plant heard gunfire and the sound of drones. The Chornobyl site reported detecting ten drones in its monitoring area over the past week, as well as three fire spots in the exclusion zone caused by falling drone impacts. Under the IAEA’s nuclear safety and security assistance programme for Ukraine, personal electronic dosimeters were delivered to the State Specialized Enterprise “Central Enterprise for Radioactive Waste Management”, mass decontamination systems to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, and microwave detectors for physical protection purposes to the Chornobyl NPP. These deliveries were made possible with financial contributions from Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom. Under the medical assistance programme, the National Research Center for Radiation Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine received digital oscilloscopes and uninterruptible power supply systems. The delivery was made possible with funds from Japan and the European Union.
2026-06-26 05:03:08

DR Congo: Suivi de la situation humanitaire - Fiche d’information des Zone de santé (ZS) de Bambu, Drodro, Fataki, Komanda, Mambasa, Mandima et Nia Nia Territoire de Djugu, Irumu et Mambasa Province d'Ituri, République Démocratique du Congo - Avril 2026
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: REACH Initiative Please refer to the attached file. CONTEXTE La province de l’Ituri continue de faire face à une situation humanitaire complexe marquée par la présence de nombreux groupes armés, des tensions intercommunautaires persistantes, des épidémies récurrentes, ainsi qu’une pauvreté chronique. Depuis la fin de l’année 2025, une recrudescence des affrontements armés, particulièrement dans le territoire de Djugu, a entraîné de nouveaux déplacements de population, aggravant les vulnérabilités existantes et limitant davantage l’accès des populations aux services essentiels. Les violences ont également perturbé l’accès aux services de santé, à l’éducation et à l’assistance humanitaire dans plusieurs zones de la province. Selon OCHA, plus de 920 000 personnes déplacées étaient recensées en Ituri en 2026, dont plus de 100 000 nouveaux déplacés au cours du premier trimestre de l’année.
2026-06-26 03:42:40

Yemen Market and Trade Bulletin May 2026 - Issued on 25th June 2026
Country: Yemen Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Please refer to the attached file. SHORT-TERM OUTLOOK AND IMPLICATIONS ON FOOD SECURITY: The food security outlook for Yemen through the end of 2026 remains highly alarming, with 53% of the population projected to face Crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3+). Yemen currently bears the world’s highest burden of populations trapped in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency), where the risk of excess mortality (exceeding the expected number of deaths under normal conditions) is real. Isolated pockets of catastrophic conditions are already emerging. Yemen's structural food system collapse is driven by a critical convergence of localized instability, severe funding shortfalls (only 14% funded as of June), and regional geopolitical shocks. Although the intense conflict is likely to ease, regional disruptions and its lingering impacts are expected to continue for some time to come. Protracted trade disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and volatile fuel costs will continue to exert upward pressure on domestic transport, food, and agricultural inputs. Without immediate, multi-year funding and the full restoration of humanitarian access, a slide into extreme food insecurity situation remains a risk.
2026-06-25 02:17:22

Three Years Too Long: Analysis of Trends and the Devastating Human Rights Impacts of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Sudan from 15 April 2023 to 15 April 2026
Country: Sudan Source: UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Please refer to the attached file. UN report documents widespread and brutal use of sexual violence in Sudan GENEVA – A UN Human Rights report issued Tuesday lays bare the brutality and magnitude of conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan since the outbreak of the conflict in April 2023, and its profound, long-term impacts on victims, families and communities. The report finds that sexual violence has accompanied the geographic spread of the conflict, as well as displacement journeys. It has been used consistently as a tactic to terrorise and traumatise the civilian population. “Unless the patterns and impacts of conflict-related sexual violence are addressed through justice, victim-centred responses and efforts to tackle stigma and discrimination, peace and social cohesion in Sudan risk being undermined for years to come,” says the report. "As I warned at the end of my mission to Sudan in January, sexual violence is being used as a weapon of war. This is a war crime and, if committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack, a crime against humanity," said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. In Darfur, there are reasonable grounds to believe that some acts of sexual violence, committed in the context of a widespread and systematic attack against the civilian population, may amount to crimes against humanity, says the report. The UN Human Rights Office has verified 546 incidents of conflict-related sexual violence in 16 of the 18 states of Sudan from the beginning of the conflict to mid-April this year, affecting at least 838 victims – 539 women, 284 girls, eight men and seven boys. These figures represent only the tip of the iceberg of the actual magnitude of incidents, says the report, as persistent underreporting has obscured the full scale of the prevalence of sexual violence. Most of the verified incidents were attributed to men in Rapid Support Forces (RSF) uniforms, its affiliates and Arab militias. Incidents have also been attributed to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), affiliated security actors, the Joint Forces, other armed movements and armed militias. Since the outbreak of the conflict, says the report, sexual violence has been perpetrated in conjunction with systematic and coordinated attacks on civilians as a tactic of war. Forms of sexual violence documented by the Office include rape and gang rape, sexual slavery, forced marriage, forced prostitution, sexual torture, and trafficking for the purpose of sexual violence. Almost a quarter of the incidents involved gang rape. One documented attack involved at least 10 perpetrators who raped a girl. Repeated patterns include the use of sexual violence as a means of controlling civilian movement, abductions linked to sexual violence, sexual slavery and sexual violence in detention. The UN Human Rights Office has documented the cases of at least 85 women and girls who were held in sexual slavery and compelled to undertake domestic labour and generate income. The report also documents the deaths of at least 13 victims (women, men and children), mostly following brutal gang rapes. The youngest was nine years old . Many more suffered from serious medical complications exacerbated by the absence of functioning health facilities. At least 59 women and girls became pregnant or bore children from rape. Sexual violence has been perpetrated as retaliation based on perceived affiliation with specific parties, in addition to ethnically motivated attacks, the report finds. Many ethnic Masalit victims from West Darfur shared that attackers asked about their tribe before raping them. Victims reported having been told, in 2023, “This year, all of you Masalit girls will deliver our children,” and “If you are Masalit, we will slaughter you today” . Türk called for timely, independent and impartial investigations into acts of sexual violence committed during the conflict, in order to ensure accountability. “Persistent impunity is clearly deepening harms and reinforcing cycles of violations and abuses,” Türk said. “All perpetrators, including those exercising command responsibility, must be held fully accountable, and victims must be guaranteed access to effective remedy, including reparation.” It calls on the parties to the conflict to, among other things, take concrete and verifiable measures to prevent sexual violence and urges the international community to ensure justice and accountability remain central to their support for efforts towards a ceasefire and resolution of the conflict. To read the report, please click here . For more information and media requests, please contact: In Geneva Ravina Shamdasani - ravina.shamdasani@un.org Jeremy Laurence - jeremy.laurence@un.org In Nairobi Seif Magango - seif.magango@un.org WhatsApp X @UNHumanRights Facebook unitednationshumanrights Instagram @unitednationshumanrights
2026-06-25 02:14:13

Mamdani-backed candidates win in New York's Democratic primary
Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.
2026-06-24 02:17:29

What does Trump want from a new UK prime minister?
The US president was once considered to have a close friendship with Keir Starmer, but that quickly fell apart with the war in Iran.
2026-06-22 21:51:37

Watch: 'I wish him well' - Trump reacts to Starmer's resignation
The US President criticised the UK’s approach to energy and immigration arguing that the prime minister's decisions had hurt him politically.
2026-06-22 21:00:09

Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead
It was the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer was killed in the line of duty, the city's police chief said.
2026-06-22 20:39:12

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