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LTS Nigeria Protection Crisis (May 2026)
Country: Nigeria Sources: Emergency Telecommunications Cluster, World Food Programme Please refer to the attached Infographic.
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최근 7일 기준 5,956건을 분석한 결과, 뉴스 심리지수는 50.0(균형)입니다. 긍정 0건(0.0%)·중립 5,956건(100.0%)·부정 0건(0.0%)이며, 중립 비중이 뚜렷하게 높습니다. 성향 지수는 종합 0.0(중도 균형)입니다.
Country: Nigeria Sources: Emergency Telecommunications Cluster, World Food Programme Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Country: Nigeria Sources: Emergency Telecommunications Cluster, World Food Programme Please refer to the attached Map.
Countries: Ukraine, Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Türkiye Source: UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Drone strike in Romania underscores growing risk of spillover of the war in Ukraine, Security Council hears Madam President, Excellencies, Only last week, the Secretary-General alerted this Council to the serious risk of further escalation of the war in Ukraine, including to the broader region. Last Friday, a dangerous incident crystallized our oft-stated warnings about potential spillover of the war. On the night of 28 to 29 May, an armed drone exploded on the top floor of a ten-story residential building in the eastern Romanian city of Galaţi, injuring two residents, a woman and a child. This was not the first reported breach of Romanian airspace by an armed drone since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. However, it was the first time such an incident resulted in casualties. The United Nations does not have any additional information on the strike in Galaţi. But Friday’s incident came on the heels of a worrying trend of drone incursions into the airspaces and territorial waters of countries bordering either Ukraine or the Russian Federation. Over the past 12 months, such incidents have been reported by the authorities in Moldova, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Poland, Kazakhstan, and Belarus, as well as in countries in the wider region - Bulgaria, Greece and Türkiye. Madam President, The United Nations strongly condemns all attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Such attacks, wherever they occur, violate international humanitarian law and must cease immediately. Civilians must be protected at all times. Madam President, The Galaţi incident comes amidst a sharp escalation of large-scale missile and drone attacks by the armed forces of the Russian Federation on Ukrainian towns and cities, resulting in ever worsening toll of civilian casualties and destruction of civilian infrastructure. There has also been a marked increase in Ukrainian attacks on military, energy and industrial infrastructure in the Russian Federation, which have reportedly resulted in a growing number of civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure. As the Secretary-General stressed last week, the dangerous trajectory of escalation and intensification that we are witnessing today, risks getting out of control. The current course must change. Madam President, The risk of miscalculation is particularly dangerous for the safety of nuclear facilities. Such risk has only increased in recent days. On 30 May, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was informed by the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant that a drone struck a turbine building at the site, reportedly causing a hole in its wall. This was the first such attack within the Plant’s perimeter since April 2024. Yesterday, the IAEA team at the site observed damage to the exterior of a turbine building, noting that it appeared consistent with the impact of a drone. We echo the deep concern expressed by the IAEA Director-General over this serious incident that endangered key nuclear safety principles. Attacks on nuclear sites are reckless and unacceptable. They must stop immediately to prevent any risk of a nuclear accident. Madam President, Amidst heightened tensions, it is incumbent on all concerned to act responsibly and to refrain from any action that could destabilize the situation further. As the Secretary-General emphasized last week, we urgently need immediate steps towards de-escalation, leading to a full and unconditional ceasefire. To that end, we urge dialogue and negotiations to resume at once. Diplomacy needs to be given a meaningful chance to create conditions for achieving peace in Ukraine. A peace that is just, lasting and comprehensive - in line with the Charter of the United Nations, international law, and relevant UN resolutions. A peace that contributes to a more stable regional and international environment. The United Nations will continue to fully support all meaningful efforts to that end. Thank you.
Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan Source: UN Women Earthquake survivors in Afghanistan have been forced to flee again due to Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict. It was during an air attack in eastern Afghanistan that 30-year-old Najeeba* felt her labour pains begin. Around her, families were already on the move, fleeing renewed hostilities along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. But her baby wasn’t going to wait. Just six months earlier, the ground had shaken beneath her feet when a massive earthquake devastated the region. Now, it was the skies that she feared. “There was no safe place”, she recalled, as the conflict reached the camp where she had been living with other families displaced by the earthquake. “Aircraft were flying overhead, and my children were extremely frightened; whenever they heard the sound, they would cry and scream.” With her husband, she packed up their tent and few remaining belongings. Najeeba gave birth in a Red Crescent clinic, then climbed into a rented mini truck with her newborn daughter, six other children aged two to 11, and her husband, and escaped to a new camp in the Maza Dara Valley, in Nurgal district. What is happening on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and how does the conflict affect displaced women? More than 100,000 people have been displaced by the latest cross-border air strikes, shelling, drone attacks, and ground clashes in eastern Afghanistan, following the escalation of renewed hostilities along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Women and girls – who are already living under increasing restrictions on their freedoms and movement under the Taliban – and those struggling to survive the aftermath of last year’s earthquake in eastern Afghanistan have been hit hardest by the increased insecurity. An estimated 50,000 people in the affected areas are at increased risk of gender-based violence. And women have further reduced access to health and essential services. For pregnant women, the risks are even higher, as many face hunger and limited healthcare. Women displaced by border fighting in eastern Afghanistan face growing health risks; pregnant women struggle to access care For Najeeba and her family, the journey was expensive, forcing them to sell already scarce resources – precious blankets, flour, and cooking oil – just to pay for the trip to the new camp in the Maza Dara Valley. About 40 minutes away, along a steep dirt road in the mountains, another new mother reflected on the impact of the ongoing hostilities along the border. Seventeen-year-old Fahima* had given birth to her son just before the latest escalation began in late February. When the fighting started, her three other children, aged five and under, were terrified by the sound of aircraft and missiles. She and her husband – who had also been living in a camp with families displaced by the earthquake – decided to leave, selling flour and borrowing money to pay for transport. Less than a year ago, they were farmers, growing sorghum, wheat, and kidney beans to feed their family or sell for income. Now, forced to move for the second time in six months, they are running out of food. “Our land was destroyed [in the earthquake] and there is no work here”, Fahima said. “We give more food to our children and eat less ourselves.” More than two-thirds of women in ten impacted provinces have lost income, according to the Afghanistan Gender Coordination Group. Three-quarters report finding it harder to find food and more than four-in-ten report greater difficulty accessing healthcare. Women are also more likely to experience psychological distress. What is UN Women doing to support women and girls in eastern Afghanistan? With funding from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and through a local partner, UN Women has been supporting women-only safe spaces in camps for families displaced by the earthquake. Counsellors provide much-needed mental health support, while the spaces also offer a rare opportunity for women to connect with each other in privacy, despite the crowded camp conditions. Two of the four safe spaces have now been relocated due to the conflict. Each tent is run by a team of two, a manager and a counsellor, who provide support to women during the day, and cook and sleep in the same space at night. Many have toddlers with them, and return home to their older children, one day a week. Supporting Afghan women affected by trauma and displacement “We stay together and eat together – we are like a mother and daughter”, said Zaland,* 25, a counsellor who moved to a new location with her colleague after the hostilities escalated. Inside their newly re-erected safe space, bright balloons hang from the roof and multicoloured cardboard signs carry messages of mental health support along the walls. “Some of the women have suffered a great deal”, added Zaland. “Some have lost family members, some have lost their homes, some have lost livestock, and some have hungry children.” After counselling, she says, some women leave to collect wild plants to eat. Her colleague, Mastoora,* 36, explains the impact of their work. “The happiness I feel comes from knowing that, even if I cannot do much for a woman, I can at least say something that helps her”, she said. “When I go home, I explain [to my daughters] that I am working for women – they are happy when they see their mother going somewhere to serve other women.” For 17-year-old Fahima, the service helps her cope better, despite the daily struggle she faces to feed her four children. “When we come [for counselling], we feel relieved and our mood improves”, she says. “We would not come if they were male counsellors; the female counsellors are like our sisters, and we can speak openly with them.” Sustained humanitarian support is critical for women and girls in Afghanistan As families continue to endure double displacement following the 2025 earthquake, and now the on-going hostilities, women and girls are affected distinctly and immensely. Sustained support is essential to ensure that women’s civil society organizations can maintain vital women-only safe spaces and other community-based services, providing protection, mental health support, and dignity for those most at risk. * Names have been changed to protect identities.
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, World Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Country: Niger Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Messages clé Des résultats de Crise (Phase 3 de l’IPC) persistent dans les régions de Tillabéry, Diffa et du nord-ouest de la région de Tahoua, de mai à septembre, où l’insécurité a entraîné une faible production agricole conduisant à un épuisement précoce des stocks alimentaires et une forte dépendance aux marchés, tant pour les déplacées que pour les ménages pauvres. Le pouvoir d’achat est insuffisant qui ne leur permettent pas d’accéder à des quantités adéquates de nourriture, face à des prix élevés (le mil se vend à 300 FCFA/kg au lieu du prix national de 230 FCFA/kg). La faible demande et l'augmentation de l'offre de main-d'œuvre locale disponible entraînent une baisse des revenus inférieure à la moyenne saisonnière, obligeant ces ménages à réduire le nombre de repas, générant ainsi des déficits alimentaires. Des groupes restreints connaissent une insécurité alimentaire aiguë d’Urgence (Phase 4 de l’IPC). Ce sont les ménages déplacés qui envoient leurs enfants mendier et les ménages résidents très pauvres qui sont obligés de consommer les stocks de semences conservés pour la prochaine campagne agricole. Une insécurité alimentaire aiguë de Stress (Phase 2 de l’IPC) est observée dans presque tout le pays et pourrait persister jusqu’en septembre 2026. Les zones concernées sont principalement les zones agricoles, agropastorales et pastorales qui ne sont pas affectées par les conflits et dont les marchés fonctionnent normalement, mais affichent des prix élevés. Les ménages pauvres, à faibles revenus et qui n’ont plus de stocks alimentaires, sont les plus affectés. Ils ont une consommation alimentaire adéquate, mais sont incapables de satisfaire les besoins essentiels non alimentaires sans recourir à des stratégies d’adaptation négatives. L’insécurité civile s'est considérablement accrue suite à une augmentation du nombre d’incidents sécuritaires et de déplacés dans les foyers de conflit. Selon ACLED, le nombre total d’incidents sécuritaires a augmenté de 33 pour cent entre janvier et avril 2026 par rapport à la même période en 2025, avec des augmentations de 53 pour cent, 19 pour cent et 12 pour cent enregistrées, respectivement dans les régions de Tillabéry, Dosso et Diffa. Ces attaques de groupes armés ont entraîné des déplacements continus de populations. La population en déplacement interne (PDI) est estimée à 548 000 personnes, soit 53 pour cent de la population totale en déplacement forcé de 1 042 859 personnes, selon l’UNHCR. Ces PDI sont concentrés à Tillabéry (45 pour cent), Diffa (32 pour cent) et Tahoua (12 pour cent), ce qui amplifie la pression sur les sources de revenus et de nourriture dans ces régions. Le fonctionnement des marchés est perturbé dans les zones de conflit, où les prix des denrées de base sont supérieurs de 30 pour cent à la moyenne nationale. L’offre est en baisse par rapport à l’année dernière et à la moyenne quinquennale, en raison des répercussions des conflits et du recul de la production agricole 2025/26 consécutif à l’arrêt précoce de la saison des pluies et à la baisse des superficies emblavées. Dans le reste du pays, l'offre moyenne sur les marchés reflète un fonctionnement normal, la demande toutefois inférieure à celle de l’année dernière, du fait de la disponibilité des stocks de report et du démarrage de la vente de céréales à prix modéré. Les prix des denrées alimentaires, inférieurs à ceux de l'année dernière, s'inscrivent dans la ligne de la baisse de 7,5 pour cent du taux global d'inflation en glissement annuel enregistrée en avril 2026 par rapport à 2025 (Institut national de la statistique). Les perturbations du commerce international provoquées par les conflits en cours au Moyen-Orient pourraient, à moyen terme, augmenter les prix des produits importés, notamment le riz importé, l’huile, le sucre, la farine de blé et les engrais. Cette augmentation des prix de ces produits constitue un facteur additionnel, réduisant davantage le pouvoir d’achat des ménages particulièrement pauvres et déplacés, ainsi que celui des ménages des centres urbains. Toutefois, les prochaines récoltes, ainsi que la stabilité des prix des hydrocarbures et des coûts de transport résultant d'une production domestique de carburant permettant de maîtriser l'inflation, atténueront les impacts sur l’accès aux produits alimentaires. Les précipitations pour la prochaine saison pluvieuse, de juin à septembre, sont estimées inférieures à la moyenne, contrairement aux prévisions antérieures qui prévoyaient des précipitations moyennes à supérieures à la moyenne dans la région du Sahel.Par ailleurs, des périodes de longue à moyenne durée, sans précipitations significatives au début de la saison, sont aussi attendues. Les effets combinés d’une pluviométrie déficitaire, d’une faible utilisation d’engrais par rapport à la normale, à la suite de la hausse de leur prix due au conflit au Moyen-Orient, et d’une baisse des superficies cultivées à cause des entraves à l’accès aux champs dues à l’insécurité civile vont entraîner une baisse de la production agricole globale pour la campagne 2026/2027. Les pics de baisse de la production céréalière seront enregistrés dans les zones affectées par les conflits.
Country: Chad Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Messages clé Des résultats de Crise ! (Phase 3 ! de l’IPC) se maintiennent entre mai et septembre dans les provinces de l’Ennedi-Est (Wadi Hawar), du Wadi Fira (Dar Tama, Kobé), de l’Ouaddaï (Assoungha) et du Sila (Kimiti). Les réfugiés continuent d’arriver sans moyens d’existence. Avec la dégradation de la sécurité à la frontière et l’installation de la soudure pastorale et agricole, les opportunités de travail et de revenus sont très limitées pour les réfugiés, aggravant leur accès aux aliments. Ils font face à des déficits de consommation alimentaire et dépendent davantage de l’assistance alimentaire. L’accès alimentaire des ménages hôtes se détériorera également en raison de la dégradation des conditions sécuritaires, de l’épuisement des stocks, de la hausse des prix et de la baisse des revenus, causées par la concurrence avec les réfugiés pour des opportunités limitées. Ainsi, les ménages hôtes feront recours à l’endettement, qui sera insuffisant pour faire face aux déficits de la consommation alimentaire. Des résultats de Crise (Phase 3 de l’IPC) devraient persister jusqu’en septembre 2026 dans la province du Lac, ainsi que dans les provinces du Kanem et du Barh El Gazel à partir de juin. Les attaques des groupes armés dans le bassin du Lac, ainsi que les déplacements forcés des populations qui en ont résulté, ont provoqué une dégradation continue des moyens d’existence, en particulier de la pêche et de l’élevage. Dans le Kanem et le Barh El Gazel, ces résultats font suite à l’épuisement des stocks, à la baisse des revenus issus de la cueillette et à la forte dépendance aux marchés, combinés à des coûts élevés des aliments de base pendant la période de soudure. L’accès alimentaire sera davantage plus difficile, notamment dans les îles menacées par l’insécurité et la destruction des moyens d’existence. Les déficits de consommation seront plus importants chez les ménages déplacés et les communautés hôtes pauvres et très pauvres. L’afflux de réfugiés et de retournés se poursuit dans l’Est même si un affaiblissement est constaté depuis avril 2026. En effet, seulement 1 674 réfugiés soudanais sont nouvellement arrivés en avril, contre 2 221 en mars et 5 900 en février.Selon le HCR, au 17 mai 2026, un cumul de 927 915 réfugiés, dont 87 pour cent des femmes et des enfants, sont arrivés depuis avril 2023 dans les provinces orientales. Ces arrivées augmentent la demande sur le marché, la pression sur les moyens d’existence locaux et les ressources des communautés hôtes. Les agences humanitaires et le gouvernement tchadien ont pu relocaliser 67 pour cent des réfugiés dans des camps où ils bénéficient de l’assistance humanitaire. La situation sécuritaire s’est détériorée depuis mars dans les provinces de l’Est et du Lac. Selon ACLED, 20 évènements sécuritaires ont eu lieu dans le pays entre le 15 avril et le 15 mai 2026, causant la mort de 101 personnes, dont 67 dans les provinces de l’Est et 23 dans la province du Lac. Ils ont impacté les moyens d’existence de 92 040 personnes. Les affrontements directs entre les forces tchadiennes et les éléments des Rapid Support Forces (RSF) exposent les communautés frontalières des provinces orientales à l’insécurité et à des déplacements de population, ce qui augmente la pression sur les ressources. Dans la province du Lac, la confrontation entre l’armée tchadienne et des groupes armés terroristes a conduit le gouvernement à décréter l’état d’urgence dans la province depuis le 7 mai. Cette mesure réduit fortement le fonctionnement du marché pendant la période où les ménages pauvres sont les plus dépendants. En avril 2026, les prix des céréales locales demeurent inférieurs aux niveaux de 2025, tout en poursuivant leur tendance saisonnière haussière mensuelle débutée depuis février. Dans un contexte d’un approvisionnement moyen des marchés, le mil et le riz local ont enregistré une hausse mensuelle globale de 4 pour cent en avril, contrastant avec les baisses de 17 pour cent (mil), 23 pour cent (sorgho), 30 pour cent (maïs) et 11 pour cent (riz local) observées l'année précédente. En revanche, le riz importé et la farine de blé ont affiché des tendances inverses, marquant des baisses de 2 pour cent et 3 pour cent, respectivement, par rapport à mars 2026. Toutefois, ces prix demeurent très élevés, tout en dépassant la moyenne quinquennale de plus de 51 pour cent pour le riz importé et de 62 pour cent pour la farine de blé. Les marchés à bétail sont très animés en raison des préparatifs de la fête de Tabaski et les prix du bétail sont en hausse, sauf dans les zones affectées par les conflits. La demande est supérieure à l’offre en raison d’une affluence des acheteurs du Cameroun et du Nigeria sur les marchés d’exportation des bétails. Les prix des bovins, ovins et caprins sont en hausse de 8 pour cent, 9 pour cent et 7 pour cent, respectivement, sur les marchés de Wadi Fira comparativement à avril 2025. Ainsi, les termes d’échange mouton/mil sont favorables aux éleveurs dans les zones plus sécurisées. En revanche, les prix sont généralement en baisse dans les zones où l’insécurité limite l’affluence des acheteurs. Par exemple, au marché de Mamdi, dans la province du Lac, les prix sont en baisse de 17 pour cent, 8 pour cent et 7 pour cent, respectivement, pour les bovins, ovins et caprins, pour la même période.
Country: Belarus Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. This report focuses on migrants in vulnerable situations present in the territory of Belarus, and is based on 192 valid surveys conducted between December 2025 and February 2026. The survey was addressed to all foreign nationals regardless of status and country of origin. This report analyses the responses of non-European migrants in vulnerable situations, and complements earlier analytical work, namely the 2023 Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Belarus report on migrants’ needs, intentions, and protection challenges. Many of the same indicators and survey questions were used in data collection throughout both rounds, allowing for comparability between 2023 and 2026 report findings. Survey responses from Ukrainian nationals are analysed in a separate report. The largest groups of respondents reported citizenship from Afghanistan (11%), followed by Cameroon (8%) and Ethiopia (8%). Respondents from India (7%), Pakistan (6%), and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (6%) also constituted significant shares of the sample. Smaller proportions reported citizenship from the Syrian Arab Republic (5%), Burundi (4%), Eritrea (4%), Nigeria (3%), and Bangladesh (3%)
Countries: Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Mali Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. The West and Central Africa (WCA) region faces some of the world's most complex displacement crises. Across the Lake Chad Basin, the Liptako Gourma tri-border area, and the coastal countries of the Gulf of Guinea, millions of people are affected by armed conflict, intercommunal violence, climate shocks, and governance challenges, driving large-scale population movements, straining services, and undermining community resilience. In response, IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has deployed the Solutions and Mobility Index (SMI) to measure perceived stability at the locality level and provide actionable evidence for humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding actors. This report presents a comparative analysis of SMI results for 2023-2024 across three crisis contexts: Lake Chad Basin: Nigeria (BAY States), Cameroon (Far North), Niger (Diffa), and Chad (Lac Province); Liptako Gourma: Burkina Faso (Est, Sahel), Mali (Gao, Kidal, Mopti, Ségou, Timbuktu), and Niger (Dosso, Tahoua, Tillabéri); Coastal Countries: Benin (Alibori, Atakora), Côte d'Ivoire (Bounkani), and Ghana (North East, Upper East, Upper West). Drawing on over 5,000 locality-level assessments, the report enables cross-crisis comparison and highlights differentiated priorities for each setting. While crisis-level averages provide a useful summary, they are aggregations of conditions that vary significantly across localities. Different areas face distinct challenges and require differentiated, context-specific support. A stable average can therefore coexist with significant subnational variation.
Country: Nigeria Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. The state government under the internal displacement solutions fund (IDSF) project launched the Solutions and mobility Index (SMI) in 2025 to evaluate the stability of areas hosting returnees or displaced populations in Agatu, Apa, Buruku, Gboko, Guma, Gwer East, Gwer West, Katsina-Ala, Konshisha, Kwande, Logo, Makurdi, Obi, Tarka, Ukum, Ushongo and Vandeikya LGAs of Benue State. The SMI seeks to understand factors influencing a location's stability to identify priority interventions for transition and recovery, to strengthen the resilience and stability in this conflict and displacement-affected region. The SMI measures perceptions of stability and analyzes factors having a larger impact on the decisions of populations to remain in place or move. The tool is implemented in the Benue State to enable governmental authorities and partners to develop better strategies and to prioritize resources that link humanitarian, recovery, and stabilization approaches. This report presents results of the analysis of the data collected on Solutions and Mobility Index Round I conducted in Nigeria’s Benue State in August 2025.
Countries: Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Niger Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Countries: Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Niger Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Countries: Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Countries: World, United Republic of Tanzania Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies At a school on the Unguja Island, part of the Tanzanian archipelago known as Zanzibar, volunteers from the Tanzania Red Cross Society explain to a classroom full of students how to protect themselves from the dangers of extreme heat. The volunteers’ efforts were part of a larger heatwave awareness campaign in early 2026, led by the Tanzanian Red Cross, that has reached more than 4,000 people in schools, madrasas, markets, and communities around the island. This is just one of many ways Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies around the world regularly work to protect people from the dangers of extreme heat – including the very particular dangers of indoor heat. Why focus on indoor heat? When thinking about or preparing for heatwaves, people often think of blistering days outside in the hot sun. But people living or working indoors, in uncooled or poorly ventilated spaces, can sometimes be at even greater risk of heat stroke, dehydration and other heat-related risks. Those most susceptible to rising body temperatures — children and the elderly — are particularly vulnerable and, often, they must spend long periods of the day inside. These are some of the reasons Heat Action Day 2026 focuses on ‘indoor heat’ — putting the spotlight on the health risks people face inside their homes, schools, workplaces, care facilities, transport hubs, prisons and even public vechiles such as busses and taxis. (Learn more about how to #BeatTheHeat and about how to take part in Heat Action Day 2026.) This threat is nothing new to Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers who often go door-to-door during heatwaves, visiting people who live in densely populated urban neighborhoods, work in poorly insulated industrial areas, or live in camps for people displaced by emergencies. Very often, such facilities or temporary shelters lack insulation or access to energy or water sources that can help keep people cool. Building materials, design characteristics, and urban heat island all play a role in determining indoor temperatures. Rising risks Without respite and access to cooling, high day- and night-time indoor temperatures pose significant health risks, particularly for older people and those with pre-existing medical conditions. Beyond heat stroke, high temperatures can have a wide range of health effects. According to a 2020 study, for example, high indoor temperatures affect multiple aspects of human health, with the strongest evidence for respiratory health, diabetes management and core schizophrenia and dementia symptoms, according to one 2020 study. Other studies show that prolonged exposure to high indoor temperatures is also responsible for sleep disturbances, cognitive impairment of workers, reduced learning uptake in students, and domestic violence. More research needs to be done, however, so policy makers, urban planners and architects can better understand how to reduce extreme urban heat. At the same time, building standards and indoor heat policies need urgent updates. In many places, indoor heat standards do not exist, or they overlook vulnerable populations and climate projections. The good news is that it is possible to improve the way buildings and public spaces are designed and constructed to better protect people living and working indoors. Meanwhile, more governments, agencies and communities are taking action. For example: painting roofs white, keeping windows covered during the hottest times of day, and using passive cooling at night when temperatures outside cool down. There are also many low-cost actions one can take to cool the body: a cool shower, submerging feet in cool water, self-dousing with water, using an evaporative cooler or misting fan, ingesting cold water, wearing clothing made from natural fibres, and sleeping with a wet sheet, among other measures. As part of its 2026 Heat Action Day activation, the IFRC also encourages people to proactively reach out to support the elderly and chronically ill during times of extreme heat, especially those with limited mobility who may need help getting to a cooler space. How can you take part in Heat Action Day? As the organization that created Heat Action Day, the IFRC each year encourages more and more activities to raise awareness and encourage people to take concrete action to prevent heat related illness and death. Whether you're sharing life-saving tips on social media or organizing a community event, there are many ways to get involved and help #BeatTheHeat. Learn more here and register to participate and create your own Heat Action Day event or activity
Country: occupied Palestinian territory Source: UN Children's Fund This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Communication Specialist Salim Oweis - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today’s press briefing at the Palais de Nations in Geneva GAZA/GENEVA, 29 May 2026 – “Failure to meet children’s basic needs in Gaza is trapping them in an endless cycle of suffering. “The experiences of the desperate parents I met this past week can illustrate this better than I could: “Hind hasn’t slept since her four-year-old daughter, Masa, was bitten by a rat during the night. “Like many families, they sheltered wherever they could – in their case, the second floor of a building block where sewage water leaks through the ceilings, and rodents crawl through the cracks in the building and climb the exposed pipes. “Amani’s daughter, Lemar, she’s 7, has developed deep lesions and sores on her head, back and legs due to a bacterial infection. Amani tries to clean her wounds each day with the little, hard-to-get, clean water she has, as her daughter screams in agony. “Abdallah’s mother told me that he has developed a skin infection as they live in a tent next to sand contaminated with faeces. His mother has spoken to doctors and desperately needs the medication and enough clean water and hygiene products to help him heal and protect him from exposure to more infections. “Abdel Aleem said that his 8 months old son, Ahmad, and his pregnant sister-in-law were both bitten a couple of weeks ago. They have layered sandbags around the outside of the tent to try to protect themselves, but the rats simply chew through it – stopping them is futile. “The common thread running through every one of these conversations is the sheer heartbreak of parents who no longer feel able to do the thing most innate to them – protect their children’s health and safety. “One look at the conditions that people are being forced to live in is enough to understand why. “We know that Gaza was already one of the most densely populated places in the world. Now, people have been crammed into around 40 per cent of the space left to them – sheltering among broken buildings, rubble and mounting solid waste. “Families across Gaza do not have enough clean water, they are forced to choose between drinking, washing and cooking with what little they have. “UNICEF is trying to reach as many people as possible with clean water– up to one and a half million people a month – but there are significant obstacles: “Firstly – deadly attacks on water operations, including recently at Al Mansoura filling point, where two UNICEF-contracted truck drivers were killed whilst trying to collect water. Now, this main water filling station – which more than a quarter of a million people rely on – is inaccessible. “Secondly, items needed to sustain water systems and repair damaged water infrastructure – including: lubricant oil, water treatment chemicals and spare parts – are not being allowed in at the scale needed, meaning we cannot repair systems as quickly as needed to reach more children with clean water, and existing systems risk failure due to lack of maintenance and overuse. If we cannot repair systems, then we have to rely solely on water trucking which is much more expensive and doesn’t reach populations as effectively. “Thirdly, solid waste is piling up by the day. This, alongside rubble, needs clearing at a scale that is currently impossible because there is no accessible space left to clear it to. “The effects of this are now widely apparent: children with respiratory infections, acute watery diarrhea, and more than half of all households reporting skin diseases. Fleas, lice, and scabies are commonplace. Increasing numbers of children are requiring hospitalization. All without a single fully functioning hospital across Gaza. “The picture is similarly stark when it comes to children’s nutrition. While we have managed to reverse the famine, the number of malnourished and vulnerable children remain extremely serious. More than two years of food insecurity, poor housing, limited water, terrible sanitary conditions and regular disease outbreaks has left the population extremely vulnerable. Without enough clean water and fuel to cook proper meals, even children who recover with treatment will quickly fall back in a cycle of malnutrition – the effects of which can last a lifetime. “No parent should be in a position where they cannot provide their child with the basic needs to keep them healthy. No parent should have to watch as their child writhes in pain from lesions or buckle from weakness because of entirely preventable diarrhoea. That this is happening should be – to everyone – entirely unconscionable. “Access to water, adequate nutritious food, and health care should not be conditional for any child, anywhere. “UNICEF is calling for safe unfettered access to deliver humanitarian operations, the lifting of restrictions on items needed to quickly repair and sustain water and sanitation systems, and for international humanitarian law to be upheld. “Only then will children in Gaza start to break free from the cycle of suffering they are trapped in.”
Country: Mali Source: United Nations Population Fund Please refer to the attached file. At the end of April 2026, Mali entered a critical phase of insecurity marked by a sudden and violent deterioration in the national security environment. On 25 April, large-scale coordinated attacks by non-state armed groups targeted strategic urban centres, including Bamako, Gao, Mopti, and Kidal. This escalation triggered widespread instability, the imposition of regional curfews, and a blockade of the capital, Bamako, severely restricting humanitarian access and disrupting the continuity of essential sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, including night-time access to emergency obstetric care. The humanitarian situation has been further aggravated by the government-mandated relocation of approximately 4,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the Sénou, Niamana, and Faladié sites. More than 75 per cent of the displaced population are women and children, and the lack of coordinated assistance has significantly increased their exposure to GBV, exploitation, and other protection risks. In response to the crisis, UNFPA rapidly deployed 29 midwives and two mobile teams to IDP sites to deliver life-saving SRH and GBV services. During April, these midwives provided essential reproductive health services—including antenatal and postnatal consultations, assisted deliveries, and family planning services—to 5,845 people. UNFPA also supplied 200 individual delivery kits and essential emergency obstetric and newborn care equipment to Gao Hospital and the district referral health centre to support the growing number of emergency cases. In addition, UNFPA and its implementing partners reached 2,781 people with GBV prevention, mitigation, and response services through one-stop centres, women and girls’ safe spaces, and mobile outreach teams.
Country: Cameroon Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected to persist through September across Logone-et-Chari, Mayo-Sava, and Mayo-Tsanaga divisions in the Far North. Ongoing insecurity and recurrent Islamist violence continue to disrupt household participation in main season agricultural land preparation. Income from off-season crop sales and agricultural labor is expected to remain below average and, combined with rising lean season food prices, will further erode household purchasing capacity and limit access to staple foods. The number of households facing Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes is expected to increase during the June-August lean season, with a small proportion of households, particularly those with severely depleted coping capacity, likely to face Emergency (IPC Phase 4). Seasonal flooding beginning in July will likely exacerbate displacement through at least October, further isolating conflict-affected households from food and income sources. Given below-average harvest prospects, gains from the main season are likely to be limited, preventing meaningful improvements in food security outcomes. In the Northwest and Southwest regions, Crisis (IPC Phase 3) is expected through June, with additional households deteriorating to Emergency (IPC Phase 4), followed by some improvements to Stressed (IPC Phase 2) through September. The June green harvest of maize, beans, potatoes, legumes, and vegetables will provide relief from lean season pressures for cultivating households, but many will remain reliant on market purchases at above-average prices through June. Beginning in July, improved access to own production and crop income is expected to strengthen household food consumption and support a transition to Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes across most areas. Crisis (IPC Phase 3) will likely persist in more insecure and remote divisions — such as Ndian, Lebialem, Menchum, Momo, and Bui — where households will continue reducing essential non-food expenditures and diet quality and quantity due to market and production disruptions. A small proportion of the worst‑affected households — particularly those with little or no harvests and exhausted coping capacity — are expected to remain in Emergency (IPC Phase 4). In Yaoundé and Douala, Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes are expected to persist through September, as above-average food prices continue to erode purchasing power, particularly among poor urban and displaced households with limited or disrupted livelihoods. Food prices are projected to remain significantly above the five-year average in urban markets due to reduced inflows from conflict-affected areas, strong urban demand, and elevated transport costs. Poor urban households are likely to face Crisis (IPC Phase 3) as prices peak during May and June ahead of the harvest. Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes are expected to persist in Mbere (Adamawa), Kadey, and Lom et Djerem divisions (East) through September. The large population of refugees from the Central African Republic continues to place pressure on food prices, employment opportunities, and natural resources, constraining income for both host and refugee households. Many households will struggle to meet essential non-food needs and will likely rely on negative coping strategies, including reducing non-food expenditures and reducing meal frequency and number. While the July-September harvest will improve household food availability and consumption, area-level outcomes are expected to remain Stressed (IPC Phase 2). Poor households — particularly refugees with limited livelihoods and exhausted coping capacities — are likely to remain in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). Countrywide food assistance needs are projected to peak annually in May-June, coinciding with the end of the southern lean season and the onset of the northern lean season. In the south, needs are expected to ease with the July-September main harvest, though they will remain elevated due to the ongoing impacts of conflict. In the north, needs will continue to rise until the September harvest, driven by the combined effects of conflict and flooding on livelihoods. Across the country, however, the delivery of humanitarian food assistance is expected to remain critically constrained by severe funding gaps. In April, WFP warned that severe funding shortfalls could disrupt up to 90 percent of planned deliveries from May onward. Such disruptions will have serious consequences for critical lean-season food assistance for refugees and internally displaced persons in the northern zone. Fuel, fertilizer, and food prices in Cameroon have remained relatively stable despite the Middle East conflict, owing to the country’s limited reliance on Gulf-region imports, substantial fuel subsidies, and the availability of older fertilizer stocks. According to FEWS NET price monitoring, the slight increases in fertilizer costs observed during this period have been driven mainly by rising shipping expenses, speculative trading behavior and seasonally higher demand at the start of the cropping season. Nonetheless, Cameroon remains vulnerable to global spillovers. Elevated international fuel prices, tightening supply conditions, and increasing shipping costs are expected to place upward pressure on import-dependent goods, amplifying inflation risks. In addition, smuggled fuel from Nigeria — used in areas bordering Nigeria, specifically the Far North, Northwest, and Southwest — has risen by 20-25 percent during this period, reflecting increased pump prices in Nigeria.
Country: Moldova Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description The late-May 2026 floods were one of Moldova’s sharpest localized hydrometeorological shocks in recent months, with Călărași and Ungheni identified by the government as the most affected districts after the torrential rains of 22 May. The damage profile was dominated by flooded households, damaged roads, pressure on dams and lakes, disrupted rail traffic, and agricultural losses. The human impact was serious but uneven: the confirmed district-level reporting shows at least one death in Călărași, multiple rescue operations, households inundated in both districts, and preventive evacuation planning for additional residents at risk. As of 28 May 2026, authorities were still assessing total monetary losses, so the available picture is operational and preliminary rather than final. The heavy precipitation led to rapid water level rises in rivers, streams, and artificial reservoirs, resulting in multiple cascading impacts: Dam and embankment failures, including a reported rupture of a local dam in Hîrjauca (Călărași district), which caused sudden downstream flooding. Overflow and flooding of lakes and ponds, raising concerns about inadequate maintenance and compliance with safety standards for water basins. Flash floods affecting rural settlements, with water entering households, agricultural land, and public infrastructure. Transport disruption, including blocked roads and temporarily halted rail traffic in affected zones. Power outages and preventive disconnections in several villages due to safety risks. Soil erosion, mudflows, and damage to agricultural assets, including greenhouses and crops. The combination of saturated soils and high runoff intensity significantly amplified the destructive capacity of the floods. The strongest cross-source figures available so far show that across the wider affected zone of Călărași, Strășeni, Ungheni, and Criuleni, the floods damaged or inundated 25 localities, affected 69 households, threatened around 400 households, flooded about 400 hectares of farmland, and damaged 55 km of roads. These are important numbers because they come from the crisis-management structure after the first response phase, so they likely reflect a more consolidated operational picture than the first-night reports. However, they are not yet final compensation figures. What happened The triggering event was the 22 May storm system, which brought torrential rain, strong winds, and major water accumulation. Moldova’s authorities shifted into crisis mode, with emergency teams, police, road services, rail services, and local authorities deployed to pump water, reinforce dikes, reopen transport links, and secure high-risk areas. The government explicitly said that Călărași and Ungheni were the hardest-hit districts. gov.md IGSU The disaster affected dozens of localities across at least two key districts, with secondary impacts reported in neighboring areas. Călărași: damage analysis Călărași appears to have suffered the most intense direct household and infrastructure shock. The immediate crisis was tied to dam failure/partial rupture, especially around Hîrjauca and Mîndra, where multiple reports say over 40 households were affected. Radio Moldova also reported that in Mîndra six households were completely destroyed, while many courtyards, wells, and agricultural plots were flooded. Local officials further said that in some mayoralties 70–80% of infrastructure was affected, with bridges and local transport links damaged. Radio Moldova Radio Moldova Human impact in Călărași was severe. The government confirmed the death of a 48-year-old man in Dereneu, linked to the flooding and heavy rains. Residents were trapped in houses and vehicles, and emergency services prepared for wider preventive evacuation around Bularda/Hîrbovăț if dikes failed. One operational report noted preparations for possible evacuation of over 20 households, while a TVR Moldova report said a field camp was readied for more than 200 people in case conditions worsened. Persons at the “Codru” sanatorium were also evacuated preventively. From an analytical perspective, Călărași’s vulnerability was not just rainfall intensity. It was the combination of intense runoff, small-basin/dam failure, and cascade effects from connected lakes and drainage channels. That made the district especially prone to sudden, high-energy flooding that damaged homes, roads, yards, wells, and local agricultural assets rather than only causing shallow standing water. Ungheni: damage analysis Ungheni’s impact pattern looks broader geographically but somewhat less concentrated in destroyed homes than Călărași, at least from the public reporting now available. The government said 11 localities in Ungheni district were affected. Emergency reports and media coverage describe flooded households and basements, people stranded in vehicles or on rooftops, and drainage work in both rural settlements and the town. The key infrastructure signal in Ungheni was instability around water bodies and transport links. In Rădenii Vechi, landslides damaged two bridges in Novaia Nicolaevca. Authorities also reported an alarming situation at Lake Delia, which had accumulated water from failed upstream basins, while controlled water release operations took place near Mănoilești and Cornova to reduce pressure. Floodwater was also removed from multiple households, basements, and a kindergarten in Ungheni. Ungheni was also significant in the rescue and transport-disruption dimension. Multiple calls for help were recorded there, including incidents with people trapped in vehicles and on rooftops. Rail disruption near Pârlița temporarily stopped the Chișinău–Kyiv train with 142 passengers, illustrating that the flood impact extended beyond houses into inter-district mobility and economic connectivity. Key human impact indicators include: The public reporting allows a careful estimate of population impact, but not yet a precise district-by-district headcount. What is solid: - 69 households were actually affected across the four main districts. Moldpres - More than 400 households were considered at risk, but authorities say they were protected through dike reinforcement and drainage operations. Moldpres - In Călărași, over 40 households were flooded in Hîrjauca and Mîndra, and more than 20 households were under evacuation contingency in Bularda/Hîrbovăț. Radio Moldova Moldpres - In Ungheni, 11 localities were affected, with flooded households, a kindergarten, damaged bridges, and multiple rescue incidents. What remains uncertain: - There is no finalized official headcount of people directly affected in Călărași and Ungheni alone. - There is also no final published monetary damage estimate yet. - One media roundup referred to two deaths across Călărași and Ungheni, but the clearest official district-level confirmation currently available is one death in Dereneu, Călărași. Based on household estimates and rural population density, the directly affected population is estimated at several hundred people, while the indirectly affected population (service disruption, mobility constraints, power outages, and economic losses) likely extends to several thousand residents across the two districts. Casualties and Vulnerable Groups At least one fatality was reported in Călărași district (Dereneu village) as a result of flooding-related incidents. Preventive evacuations were conducted, including from areas near the Codru sanatorium, to avoid loss of life. Vulnerable groups include rural households, elderly populations in isolated villages, and communities located near water basins and low-lying river valleys. The main analytical conclusion is that Călărași suffered the more destructive household and infrastructure blow, while Ungheni experienced wider spatial disruption and acute water-management stress, especially around lakes, slopes, and transport corridors. This distinction matters for recovery planning: Călărași needs more household reconstruction and local infrastructure repair, while Ungheni may need stronger slope stability, drainage, and basin management measures. Why these floods were so damaging The event shows a classic compound local flood pattern: Short, intense rainfall Overflow and failure pressure on ponds/dikes Cascade effects between connected basins Localized flash flooding in villages Secondary impacts on roads, rail, wells, and farmland That combination explains why relatively small localities could suffer disproportionate destruction. In other words, this was not only a “rain event”; it was a water-retention and drainage system stress event. Authorities at national and local levels activated emergency mechanisms: Deployment of emergency response teams, firefighters, police, and road services. Continuous water pumping, reinforcement of embankments, and clearance of blocked infrastructure. High-level field visits by government officials, with ongoing coordination between ministries. Ongoing damage assessment processes, as many impacts remain under evaluation due to receding waters. The situation remains dynamic, with residual risks linked to: further rainfall forecasts, saturated ground conditions, structural vulnerabilities of water retention infrastructure. On 26 May 2026, the leadership of the Red Cross Society of Moldova (MRCS), together with regional directors from affected districts, conducted a field visit toCălărași district, one of the areas most severely impacted by recent flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The mission aimed to assess field conditions, identify urgent community needs, and determine appropriate humanitarian support. In Dereneu village, discussions with local authorities focused on flood impacts, damage to households, and coordination of emergency response efforts. The MRCS team also met with a bereaved family affected by the disaster to express institutional solidarity and assess immediate support needs. In the Bularda area, the delegation met with GIES (IGSU) emergency responders engaged in flood protection works, including embankment reinforcement using sandbags and the creation of diversion channels. The team also reviewed ongoing emergency infrastructure measures and identified operational needs for responders and affected communities. In Mândra village, field visits to affected households were carried out in coordination with social workers to assess urgent humanitarian needs, including material assistance and psychosocial support for vulnerable families. MRCS reaffirmed its continued presence in the affected areas and its commitment to provide humanitarian assistance, psychosocial support, and coordination with local authorities. The organization emphasized its role in strengthening local response capacity and community resilience in line with its humanitarian mandate. By 27–28 May, authorities indicated that the immediate flood danger had been reduced through dike strengthening, pumping, and controlled drainage, but the recovery phase was only beginning. The local emergency commissions were still inventorying losses, and support from local budgets plus central government top-ups was being considered. That means the current picture is best read as initial impact analysis, not a completed loss-and-needs assessment. Călărași and Ungheni were the epicenter of Moldova’s May 2026 flood emergency. Călărași suffered the heaviest direct destruction to homes and local infrastructure, including dam-related flooding and at least one confirmed death. Ungheni experienced widespread multi-locality flooding, bridge damage, water-basin instability, and transport disruption. The total economic loss is still being assessed, but the event already shows a major combined impact on households, roads, farmland, and local resilience. Request For Assistance Government Requests International Assistance: Yes NS Requests International Assistance: No Information Bulletin Published No Actions taken by National Society General Damage/Needs assessment Relief/Supply distribution Psychosocial support services Summary Since the onset of the flooding emergency, the Red Cross Society of Moldova (MRCS) has been actively engaged in field presence, coordination, and rapid needs identification in the most affected districts, including Călărași and Ungheni. During the latest field engagement, MRCS leadership and regional teams conducted on-site visits to affected communities to assess humanitarian needs, strengthen coordination with local authorities and emergency services, and identify priority support areas. Special attention was given to severely affected households, vulnerable families, and cases requiring immediate assistance, including psychosocial support. Based on ongoing assessments, MRCS is preparing targeted assistance for approximately 200 affected households, including the provision of non-food items (NFIs), basic household support, and tailored assistance packages (PFA) where required for the most vulnerable cases. In parallel, the National Society has reinforced coordination with all relevant decision-making actors, including local public authorities, emergency response services, and social assistance structures, to ensure an integrated and timely response. MRCS remains actively present in the field and continues to adjust its response based on evolving needs, with a focus on humanitarian relief, psychosocial support, and strengthening local response capacities. Actions taken by others The Government of the Republic of Moldova is leading the emergency response through national and local authorities, with coordinated operational support on the ground. The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) has been actively deployed, carrying out evacuations, water pumping, installation of sandbag barriers, and reinforcement of flood protection infrastructure in affected areas. The Ministry of Environment, the State Hydrometeorological Service, and the “Apele Moldovei” Administration have provided technical monitoring, hydrological updates, and support for water management interventions. Local authorities in Călărași and Ungheni are coordinating local response efforts, including damage reporting, community support, and identification of affected households. No large-scale UN emergency deployment has been reported at this stage, while coordination with humanitarian partners and local actors remains ongoing within existing national response mechanisms.
Country: Ukraine Source: UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Delayed diplomacy in Ukraine deepens the threat to regional and international peace and security, ASG Khiari warns | United Nations Peace Operations Mr. President, As the Secretary-General just stated, today’s meeting takes place against the backdrop of an alarming escalation of the war in Ukraine. On the night of 23 to 24 May, the armed forces of the Russian Federation launched a massive strike across Ukraine, reportedly deploying as many as 90 long-range missiles and 600 drones. Among the weapons used was the so-called “Oreshnik” intermediate-range ballistic missile, which targeted the city of Bila Tserkva in central Ukraine. This marks the third known instance of the use of this weapon by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. At least five people were reported killed and at least 112 others injured across Ukraine, with the heaviest toll in Kyiv. The city’s more than two million residents endured over seven hours of explosions, impacting dozens of residential buildings. According to UNESCO, more than 30 cultural sites were reportedly damaged in this latest wave of attacks. The diplomatic residence of the Albanian Ambassador, and a compound housing the United Nations Resident Coordinator and several UN agencies, were impacted by falling debris from strikes in central Kyiv. Fortunately, no UN staff members were injured. Attacks continued into this week, impacting civilians across southern and eastern Ukraine. Russian Federation authorities have also reported rising civilian casualties from alleged Ukrainian strikes. On 25 May, two civilians were reportedly killed in the Belgorod and Bryansk regions. Mr. President, We remain deeply concerned over the recent announcement by the Russian Federation of plans to conduct, and I quote, “consistent and systemic strikes against Ukrainian defense enterprises in Kyiv – as well as against decision-making centres and command posts”, end of quote. This announcement followed reports of a Ukrainian drone attack on a college building and dormitory in the Ukrainian city of Starobilsk that is presently occupied by the Russian Federation. We strongly condemn all attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Such attacks, wherever they occur, violate international humanitarian law. They must cease immediately. Civilians must be protected. Mr. President, The United Nations and our humanitarian partners continue to operate under extremely dangerous conditions to reach civilians in need. In the past two weeks, United Nations humanitarian personnel, humanitarian partners, and assets, have come under attack on five occasions. This is unacceptable. Humanitarian personnel and clearly marked humanitarian missions must be protected at all times in accordance with international humanitarian law. The United Nations stands ready to work with both sides to ensure safe, sustained and unimpeded humanitarian access to communities in need, wherever they may be. Despite the challenging conditions, the United Nations continues to support recovery and reconstruction efforts, as well as human rights monitoring and advocacy. The United Nations is also focused on efforts to facilitate the safe return of deported and forcibly transferred Ukrainian children, including through the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children in Armed Conflict. Mr. President, In its fifth year, Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues to exact a profound toll – disrupting global trade and economy, deepening regional and international divisions, and eroding trust in the multilateral system. With each passing day diplomacy is delayed, the threat to regional and international peace and security deepens. An urgent return to dialogue and negotiations remains imperative. The United Nations will continue to fully support all meaningful efforts to that end. Thank you.
Country: Nigeria Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. This Situation Report provides an update on the cholera outbreak response in Borno State, Nigeria, covering the period from 1 to 25 May 2026. As of 25 May 2026, a cumulative 2,918 cholera cases and 27 associated deaths had been reported across seven LGAs, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 0.9%. The report highlights ongoing transmission, water source contamination risks, and response activities including surveillance, laboratory testing, case management, WASH/IPC, risk communication, community engagement, and multisectoral coordination.