The International Organization for Migration said today that nearly all of Gaza’s population, almost 2 million human beings, still require shelter assistance one year after a ceasefire was announced. Over half of all tents and makeshift shelters currently in use are in poor condition and require replacement.
The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic reports it has handed over to the Government a national criminal database for the Internal Security Forces and a coordination mechanism for security reform, both aimed at strengthening national security institutions and the rule of law.
In Ukraine, another wave of attacks killed 12 civilians and injured nearly 80, according to local authorities, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports. Homes, energy infrastructure and a Kyiv bridge were damaged, with power disrupted in six regions. Humanitarian access is also worsening, with 86 access incidents recorded in July and August, up 26 per cent.
In southern Lebanon, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) recorded its highest daily number of Israeli air strikes on Monday, while six Israeli naval vessels crossed into Lebanese territory. UNIFIL also facilitated five humanitarian missions between Monday and Wednesday, working with humanitarian partners.
Nearly 8.3 million refugees and other forcibly displaced and stateless people are on the brink of losing access to vital assistance as severe funding cuts force the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to scale back core programmes. UNHCR’s available funding fell from $5.2 billion to $3.9 billion between 2024 and 2025.
Serious challenges remain despite sustained diplomatic engagement to address the conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Security Council heard today, as speakers welcomed the ceasefire monitoring and verification conducted by the UN mission in that country.
In Nepal, the World Food Programme (WFP) is delivering food and relief supplies to flood-affected communities in the north by truck, helicopter and humanitarian cargo drones. It has provided 127 metric tons of food to more than 15,000 people and is now delivering cash assistance to approximately 38,000 people.
In Yemen, since 1 August, the UN and humanitarian partners significantly scaled up the response, reaching over 11,000 displaced households affected by ongoing fighting with rapid response kits and other urgently needed assistance. Yet funding shortfalls and access constraints continue to hamper relief efforts.
The Secretary-General joins the UN Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in welcoming the endorsement by the House of Representatives of the Smaller Convening Agreement signed on 30 August. This support represents an important step forward and contributes to efforts to overcome the current political deadlock.
