Sudan and South Sudan: Security environment deteriorated - DPPA Briefing | United Nations

Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee told the Security Council that the political environment in Abyei has remained “constrained by the conflicts in the Sudan and instability in South Sudan,” limiting progress by the two countries “towards resolving their disputes over the management of the Abyei territory and its final status.” Pobee noted that the security environment “deteriorated over the past six months, mostly due to criminality, weapons proliferation and the presence of unauthorised armed actors, which have combined to create a complex and volatile threat environment.” The Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), she said, “recorded 196 security incidents, with 58 fatalities and 69 injuries, marking a significant increase from the previous reporting period.” Pobee noted that the mission continues to conduct robust patrols and rapid response operations, while also supporting weapons disposal, mine action and humanitarian access, adding that sustained engagement by the Council will remain essential to uphold the demilitarized status of Abyei and advance a durable political solution. She said, “the immediate withdrawal of all unauthorised forces, including the South Sudan People's Defence Forces and the Rapid Support Forces from the Abyei area, remains essential.”


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Hantavirus outbreak: public health risk remains low

A deadly #hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean poses a low global public health risk according to World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Eight cases have been reported so far, including five laboratory-confirmed infections and three suspected cases linked to the rare Andes strain of hantavirus.


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A couple is fighting to be near their Chicago-born son who has days to live as he fights cancer.

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How a landmark resolution on mandates will improve the work of UN organizations | United Nations

How can the United Nations work more clearly, coherently and effectively in a rapidly changing world? This short explainer video breaks down the practical implications of the General Assembly resolution on Mandate Creation, Implementation and Review for an Efficient and Effective United Nations — a key milestone under Workstream 2 of the UN80 Initiative. Featuring Ambassadors Brian Wallace of Jamaica and Carolyn Schwalger of New Zealand, Co-Chairs of the General Assembly’s Ad Hoc Working Group on Mandate Implementation Review, the video explains: ▪️ What UN mandates are ▪️ Why mandate reform matters ▪️ What changes in practice ▪️ How the resolution aims to improve clarity, coordination, accountability and delivery across the UN system ▪️ What happens next as implementation moves forward At its core, the resolution is about helping the United Nations focus better, work better and deliver better for people and planet.


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Why Ethan Klein and So many Israelis HATE Living in Israel

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The 2026 NPT Review Conference is Critical

Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, explains why the NPT (Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons) Review Conference this year is critical for nuclear disarmament.


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A Secret Service officer who had just finished a detail for Trump arrested for indecent exposure

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Bahrain & UAE on Iran - Joint Security Council Media Stakeout | United Nations

Joint comments to the media delivered by Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations, and Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, on Iran.


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304 Million Migrants Across the Globe in 2024 - Press Conference | United Nations

Press conference by Zoe Brennan, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Spokesperson, and Jonathan Prentice, Head of the UN Network on Migration, on the launch of the World Migration Report. They were joined virtually by Pablo Rojas Coppari and Stuart Russell Campo from IOM's research team to address any technical questions on the report. Zoe Brennan said ensuring safe and regular pathways, supporting skills, mobility and strengthening regional cooperation “are concrete steps that respect national borders and priorities and help countries manage migration more effectively while delivering real benefits for economies and people alike.” Brennan said, “when migration is well managed, it supports jobs, economic growth, stability and social cohesion,” and added that “migrants contribute as workers and entrepreneurs and consumers, and through the skills, innovation and connections they bring across borders.” By the end of 2024, she said, “an estimated 83.4 million people were internally displaced within their own countries, the highest number ever recorded, driven by conflict, violence and disasters.” This, Brennan said, “underscores that most displacement happens within countries rather than across borders.” Responding to a reporter’s question, Stuart Campo from IOM’s research team said, “while we saw in the last year a reduction in attempted crossings on the central Mediterranean route, which is one of the major routes, we saw a doubling in the number of migrants who went missing or were found dead. So, this shows that these routes are becoming more dangerous and treacherous.” According to the report, international migration remains relatively uncommon in global terms, with around 304 million international migrants worldwide in mid-2024, 3.7 percent of the global population. Human displacement, the report finds, continues to rise, with over 120 million people displaced globally by the end of 2024, including refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced persons, reflecting the scale and persistence of protracted conflicts and compounding crises. Environmental disruption is now a defining feature of contemporary mobility, as record‑breaking temperatures, droughts, wildfires, and storms increasingly interact with poverty, weak infrastructure and governance challenges to influence displacement, migration, and immobility, according to the report.


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Lebanon, UAE, Sudan & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (5 May 2026) | United Nations

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: UNIFIL Lebanon/Humanitarian Lebanon/Security Council Occupied Palestinian Territory Iran/UAE Personal Envoy for the Middle East Crisis and its Consequences Sudan Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo/Peacekeeping Peacekeeping Mali Ukraine Portuguese Language Day Financial contribution UNIFIL Turning to UNIFIL. Our peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon reported that yesterday saw the highest number of exchanges of fire between the Israel Defense Forces and armed groups, including Hezbollah, and that was the highest number inside Lebanon since the cessation of hostilities of 17 April. The mission recorded 619 launches by the Israel Defense Forces impacting in Lebanon and 30 launches towards Israeli targets. Peacekeepers reported several Israeli airstrikes by fighter aircraft in Sector East. Separately, near Adshit al Qusayr and Alman, Israel Defense Forces helicopters engaged ground targets using machine-gun fire. Peacekeepers also observed two weaponized drones, identified by them as belonging to Hezbollah, over Al Bayyadah in Sector West, with one subsequently impacting an Israel Defense Forces presence in the area. We urge all sides to exercise maximum restraint and uphold the cessation of hostilities. Meanwhile, the Office of the Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and UNIFIL on the ground continue to support the parties to fulfill their obligations under Security Council resolution 1701. Despite operational risks and movement constraints, our peacekeepers are remaining in position in southern Lebanon. Over the past week, assistance has reached displaced families by ongoing hostilities, both within and beyond our area of operations. Yesterday, UNIFIL distributed over 360 dry food parcels to people displaced from Kafr Dounin Municipality within the mission’s area of responsibility and who are currently living in Beirut, and nearby areas. The donation specifically targeted families outside of collective shelters, who have been largely left out of the crisis response efforts. A large convoy of about 30 trucks reached Rmeich in Sector West with UNIFIL’s support. That took place yesterday. They carried essential goods, including food supplies, livestock, vegetables and fruit. These items had been purchased by shop owners in Beirut and delivered to support local communities in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Ministry of Energy also contributed fuel trucks as a donation to several villages who are in Sector West of UNIFIL’s area of operations. LEBANON/HUMANITARIAN The UN and its humanitarian partners in Lebanon are continuing to support the response whenever access allows us to. Cash assistance remains a critical lifeline for people. More than 435,000 Lebanese people impacted by the conflict have been supported through Government-led social safety net. That was implemented not only of course by the Lebanese Government, but also by the World Food Programme, and other humanitarian partners. Over 100,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon have also been reached through expanded cash assistance programmes. We and our partners are also addressing essential water and nutrition needs. To date, since 2 March, our food security partners have distributed more than 7.8 million hot and cold meals and over 105,000 meal boxes, in addition to 3.8 million litres of bottled water, 64,000 cubic metres of water through large trucks, and nearly 740,000 litres of fuel have been delivered to sustain critical water services to more than 628,000 human beings. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, with nearly a quarter of the population in Lebanon now facing acute food insecurity. Repeated displacements, loss of livelihoods and damage to infrastructure are further compounding needs and deepening the crisis. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-05-05


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