Burkina Faso, Ukraine, Afghanistan, & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (24 January 2022)

The United Nations of Earth reporting on this issue: "Burkina Faso, Ukraine, Afghanistan, & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (24 January 2022)"
The topics: Noon briefing by Stephen Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: - Burkina Faso - Yemen - Syria - Libya  - Afghanistan - Ukraine - Tonga - Peru - Covax/Latin America -International Day Of Education - Honour Roll - Noon Briefing Guests BURKINA FASO The Secretary-General is following developments in Burkina Faso with deep concern. He is particularly worried about the whereabouts and safety of President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, as well as the worsening security situation, following the coup carried out on January 23rd by sections of the armed forces. The Secretary-General strongly condemns any attempt to take over a government by the force of arms. He calls on the coup leaders to lay down their arms and to ensure the protection of the physical integrity of the President and of the institutions of Burkina Faso. The Secretary-General calls on all actors to exercise restraint and opt for dialogue. The United Nations reiterates its full commitment to the preservation of the constitutional order and reaffirms its support to the people of Burkina Faso in their efforts to find solutions to the multifaceted challenges facing the country. The Secretary-General strongly condemns any attempt to take over a government by the force of arms. He calls on the coup leaders to lay down their arms and to ensure the protection of the physical integrity of the President and of the institutions of Burkina Faso. UKRAINE The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that as of today, some 2.9 million people will need humanitarian assistance this year in Ukraine, with most of these people living in non-Government-controlled areas in the east. In 2022, our humanitarian response partners aim to help 1.8 million people, with a funding requirement of $190 million. The humanitarian community in Ukraine is committed to standing with the people of Ukraine and to respond to the existing and potential needs in an impartial, independent and neutral manner. AFGHANISTAN The Spokesman provided an update on Afghanistan, following the 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck in Qadis District on 17 January. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that on 20 January, another earthquake struck the area and many people are afraid of going into their homes. They are currently living in makeshift shelters or traditional tents in cold weather conditions. Inter-agency assessments continue in Qadis, Qala-e-Naw and Muqur districts, but some areas remain inaccessible due to heavy snowfall in recent days. The inter-agency teams have thus far identified 1,092 families, that is about 7,644 people, who are in need of humanitarian assistance. People in impacted areas are using water wells that are unsafe, and our humanitarian colleagues stress that water sources need to be repaired to prevent outbreaks of water-borne diseases. Emergency response efforts are ongoing in parallel to the assessments, including food, non-food items, and emergency shelter provided by the International Organization for Migration, the UN Refugee Agency and the Afghan Red Crescent for about 300 families thus far. More assistance is planned in the coming days. The reported number of deaths due to the earthquake stands at 27 people. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=24%20January%202022


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