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 Kenya, the Government confirmed the country’s first imported case of Ebola. Kenyan authorities rapidly identified, isolated and tested the case, and the World Health Organization and its partners are supporting the authorities in preparedness for the response effort.
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message marking three years since the attacks of 7 October 2023:
In Ethiopia’s Tigray region, a UN agency warehouse with aid supplies, and local and international non-governmental organizations’ facilities were looted on Sunday amid ongoing insecurity in the north of the country. Plans are under way to resume deliveries of food and health support.
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.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is protecting civilians amid escalating insecurity in Ituri Province, where more than 5,000 people sought temporary shelter at its bases. Peacekeepers also provided emergency medical care and continue robust patrols.
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.
In Honduras, the United Nations, humanitarian partners and the Government launched a $60 million appeal in response to severe drought. More than 700,000 people need assistance as crops fail and food and water shortages grow. The appeal aims to reach over half a million people with food, water and other essential services.
The relentless advance of the E1 settlement plan represents “an existential threat to the two-State solution”, the Security Council heard today, during the organ’s quarterly meeting on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), which calls on Israel to cease all settlement activity in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem.
