Yemen, Central Emergency Response Fund, Sudan & other topics - Daily Press Briefing | United Nations

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: Secretary-General Statement/Yemen Yemen Trip Announcement Central Emergency Response Fund Security Council/Ukraine Sudan South Sudan Occupied Palestinian Territory Lebanon/Israel Sustainable Transport Youth Peace and Security International Days Financial Contribution SECRETARY-GENERAL STATEMENT/YEMEN The Secretary-General is gravely concerned about the continued arbitrary detention of 59 United Nations personnel, in addition to dozens of NGO, civil society, and diplomatic mission personnel. He condemns the referral by the Houthi de facto authorities of United Nations personnel to their special criminal court. The UN personnel have been held incommunicado, some for years, without any due process, in violation of international law. United Nations personnel, including those who are nationals of Yemen, are immune from legal process in respect of all acts performed by them in their official capacity. We call on the de facto authorities to rescind the referral and work in good faith toward the immediate release of all detained personnel of the UN, NGOs and diplomatic community. The United Nations remains committed to supporting the people of Yemen and delivering principled humanitarian assistance. YEMEN Following recent developments in Hadramout and Al-Mahra in the eastern region of Yemen, the UN Special Envoy, Hans Grundberg, today highlighted the need for all actors to exercise restraint and de-escalate through dialogue. This came during meetings he held in Riyadh with the Yemeni Foreign Minister Shaya Zindani, the Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al Jaber, the UAE Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al-Zaabi. He also met with representatives of the permanent five members of the Security Council in Saudi Arabia and other diplomats. He noted that the eastern region of Yemen is a vital area, both politically and economically and underscored the need to preserve the space where Yemeni parties can discuss in support of stability and in the interest of Yemeni people. Grundberg reaffirmed his continued engagement with Yemeni, regional, and international actors to support de-escalation and advance prospects for a negotiated political settlement to the conflict in Yemen. TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT Later today, the Secretary-General will be leaving New York for travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Oman. He will arrive in Riyadh on Wednesday, 10 December. There he will hold bilateral meetings with the Saudi leadership, including His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to discuss a number of pressing regional issues. From Saudi Arabia, the Secretary-General will travel to Iraq on 13 December to mark the closure of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI). Mr. Guterres will express gratitude to the Mission’s staff members and to the government and people of Iraq for hosting UNAMI for 22 years. While in Baghdad, he will have bilateral meetings with the leaders of the government of Iraq, including with the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The Secretary-General will return to Riyadh to participate in the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations taking place on 14 and 15 December. The Forum, convened under the theme “Two decades of dialogue for humanity: Advancing a new era of mutual respect and understanding in a multipolar world,” marks the twentieth anniversary of the Alliance of Civilizations. Prior to leaving the region, the Secretary-General is also scheduled to visit Muscat. There he will meet the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, on 15 December to discuss regional issues, including the situation in Yemen. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2025-12-09


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Alina Habba RESIGNED from her unlawful position as US Attorney

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Darfur Mother's Survival: Courage Amidst Brutality

A UN official recounts a mother’s extraordinary journey to safety in Darfur — a story of survival through unimaginable violence, and of the courage that carried her as she fought to save a malnourished infant she found in the chaos. Her determination, and the solidarity of those who helped her along the way, reminds us why humanity must never look away.


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Human Rights Council explainer series - Afghanistan

Four powerful 90-second films featuring civil society representatives to highlight the value of the Council in taking action to defend the rights of women (Afghanistan), investigate abuses against minorities (Myanmar), protecting young people and on the issue of climate change. Produced in partnership with the European Union


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Rethinking Genocide Prevention: From early warning to early action | United Nations

The United Nations’ newly appointed Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide issues a stark warning that the world is witnessing an alarming erosion of respect for international law, with conflicts increasingly targeting civilians and heightening the risk of atrocity crimes. Despite the gravity of his mandate, the Special Adviser remains focused on diplomacy and prevention over public condemnation. Mr. Chaloka Beyani of Zambia was appointed Special Adviser of the Secretary-General for the Prevention of Genocide at the Under- Secretary-General level in August 2025. He is an international expert on internally-displaced persons, population transfers, mercenaries and private military companies, sexual and reproductive health, human rights-based approach to development and climate change, having served as Legal Adviser to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Office of the High Commissioner on Refugees, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Population Fund, United Nations Development Fund for Women, the European Union, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the African Union. Mr. Beyani holds a Doctor of Philosophy, University of Oxford, UK (1992), as well as a Master of Laws and a Bachelor of Laws, University of Zambia (1984, 1982).


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87 Million Lives: Challenging Global Leaders for Change

Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Afairs and Emergency Relief coordinator, briefs press ahead of the release of the Global Humanitarian Overview 2026. The world spent $2.7 trillion on weapons last year. In 2026, OCHA will ask the world for $23 billion to save 87 million lives. OCHA is asking for just 1% of that to save 87 million lives—more than died in WWII. The next 87 days decide whether the world shows up.


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Trump has removed MLK and Juneteenth from the list of free entry days at national parks

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Why Charlie Kirk's Legacy became so INSANE (Kirkification)

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Gaza: Humanitarian Situation - Press Conference | United Nations

Guest briefing by Nestor Owomuhangi, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Palestine Representative, on Gaza situation. ---- Nestor Owomuhangi, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) representative in Palestine, said that Gaza today is “a population holding its breath, suspended between survival and uncertainty.” Addressing the press, Owomuhangi cited a Palestinian woman and said, “The ceasefire is a breath, but one cannot live on a single breath.’” He added, “The sky is quieter, but the trauma remains loud. The ceasefire was desperately needed, but it is not an end to the war for women and girls, not physically, emotionally or economically.” He reported, “More than 57,000 households in Gaza are now headed by women. Many of them are deeply vulnerable, with no income to support their children. And now winter rains, and flooding are adding a new layer to suffering.” He highlighted, “People no longer ask for homes, education or proper food. They ask for a tent, a small heater for the night. Their expectations have collapsed as devastating as any destroyed building.” He said, “The maternal health sector: we need to rebuild and equip the health facilities that have been destroyed. We must ensure a steady and reliable flow of medicines and suppliers. We also need to rebuild the health workforce, and we must restore referral pathways so women can once again move safely through the system and receive the lifesaving care they need.” He said, “Currently, UNFPA supports 22 health facilities, which is about 11 percent of the entire health system, which includes 5 hospitals. We are supporting 14 women and girls’ safe spaces, two shelters and nine youth hubs. In 2026 we plan to double this number. But even weeks after a ceasefire, access remains a problem, with only three crossings open and never at the same time, as well as continued red tape imposed to bring in supplies. We are still seeing huge delays in deliverance” He stated, “We need predictable, sustained, safe, humanitarian access through all crossings to all parts of Gaza, especially the North Gaza. Without this, recovery cannot gain momentum.”


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Volunteer, 2026 belongs to you: The International Volunteer Year 2026

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme kicks off the International Volunteer Year 2026. This opening video honors the power of volunteerism to drive sustainable development, foster solidarity, and create positive change worldwide. Featuring voices and stories from across the globe, it sets the tone for a year dedicated to action, recognition, and impact.


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More than 10 children reportedly killed in attack on kindergarten in South Kordofan, Sudan

Drone strikes in Ghadeer locality, Kalogi, South Kordofan, have reportedly killed more than 10 children aged between 5 and 7 years, inside a kindergarten yesterday.


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