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Middle East crisis: Latest updates for 8 November
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The UN human rights office released a scathing report on the ongoing war in Gaza as deadly Israeli military operations continue to pound the Strip and Lebanon, wreaking havoc on civilians, destroying homes and public buildings. Follow our live coverage through the day. Coverage for UN News app users available here.
Suffering continues for civilians in Gaza and Lebanon
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The month-long Israeli siege in northern Gaza has left civilians on the brink of disaster, preventing them from accessing the essentials for their survival, including water, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday.
South Sudan: Postponing long-awaited elections ‘a regrettable development’
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The decision to extend the transition period in South Sudan once again and postpone long-awaited elections cannot be “business as usual”, the UN Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Thursday.
Ukraine’s nuclear security situation ‘highly challenging’, warns UN atomic watchdog
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Amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine caused by the ongoing Russian invasion, the head of the UN atomic energy agency (IAEA) said that safety at the country’s largest nuclear power plant “remains a deep source of concern”.
World News in Brief: UN-US cooperation, an ‘essential pillar’, DR Congo update, another major storm to hit Cuba
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The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday commended voters across the United States for their “active participation in the democratic process”, which will see Donald Trump return to the White House when he takes the oath of office in January.
Middle East crisis: Live updates as General Assembly meets on UNRWA and more
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The UN General Assembly is holding an informal meeting on UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestine refugees that faces new Israeli laws banning it from operating in Occupied Palestinian Territory, as bombings escalated in Gaza and Lebanon. Stay tuned for updates from UN Headquarters in New York and across the region. UN News app users can follow here.
Lebanon conflict at ‘critical point’ with more than 3,000 confirmed dead
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The war in Lebanon has now killed more than 3,000 people in Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah missile hits in Israel, UN humanitarians said on Wednesday.
Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative
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In a historic health milestone, Sudan has launched its first malaria vaccination campaign amid 18 months of civil conflict, aiming to protect thousands of children from the deadly disease.
Sudan war keeps reaching across borders, Security Council hears
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In addition to driving a regional refugee crisis, the brutal war in Sudan is exacerbating instability in the contested region of Abyei, a senior UN peacekeeping official said on Tuesday, highlighting escalating challenges.
Middle East crisis: Live updates for 5 November
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As the crisis grinds on, we will be taking you into UN Geneva for the latest briefings from our colleagues in Gaza and Lebanon as well as UN Headquarters in New York and the field for updates on the developing situation in the Middle East throughout the day. UN News app users can follow here.