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 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.
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.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan confirmed that at least three civilians were killed and four injured in apparent airstrikes in Kunar province in the early hours of 21 September. So far this year, UNAMA documented over 1,100 civilian deaths and injuries in Afghanistan from cross-border armed violence.
According to a new World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report, rivers around the world recorded one of their driest years in more than 30 years. The findings point to a continuing decline in global freshwater reserves and ongoing glacier retreat.
In Djibouti, UN teams are working closely with the Government in response to the arrival of people fleeing the latest escalation of conflict in Yemen. Around 2,300 people have arrived already and, with existing capacities under significant pressure, additional resources are urgently needed as arrivals continue.
In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the UN and its partners brought more than 350,000 litres of fuel and hundreds of pallets of supplies into Gaza on 10 September. Humanitarian teams also supported the evacuation of dozens of patients and provided psychological first aid, emergency assistance and referral services.
Cuba’s severe power crisis, following sanctions, is taking an increasing toll on basic services. Electricity generation in August met less than one third of national demand, according to authorities. The UN and its partners are working with authorities to support those with the most severe needs.
In Rwanda, the UN has trained nearly 200 community health officers on infection and prevention and control, early detection and risk communication to help the Government prepare for a potential Ebola outbreak. Rwanda is at high risk due to its proximity to heavily impacted areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
