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October 2, 2025 UN
The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: a statement by the UN chief regarding the attack on a synagogue in the UK, a hearing on the right to strike at the International Court of Justice, assistance to earthquake victims in the Philippines, and increasing violence in Haiti.
UN chief condemns Manchester synagogue attack
The UN Secretary-General condemned the terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester, United Kingdom, today. The attack occurred on Yom Kippur, a holy day for Jews. According to media reports, on Thursday, an unidentified man drove a car into people outside the Heaton Park Synagogue and then attacked them with a knife. Two people were reportedly killed, and three others are in serious condition. The attacker, who was shot by police, was also killed. Guterres expressed solidarity with the Jewish community and called for those responsible to be brought to justice.
Hearings on the right to strike
On Monday, October 6, the International Court of Justice heard the Convention on Freedom of Association. States still disagree on whether the convention extends to the right to strike. Although the Court's advisory opinions are not binding, they have a significant impact on the development of international law and national practice.
Earthquake in the Philippines
Following a devastating 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu Island in the Philippines on September 30, at least 72 people were killed and more than 20,000 were left homeless. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that Philippine authorities declared a state of emergency in four municipalities. This has allowed emergency funds to be released and aid to be expedited. The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN agency, is on standby and can soon organize the delivery of hygiene kits and water filtration systems.
The situation in Haiti
"The human rights situation in Haiti has reached a critical point," UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said on Thursday. Since January 1, 2022, more than 16,000 people have been killed and nearly 7,000 injured in armed clashes. An estimated 270,000 to 500,000 firearms are circulating illegally in Haiti, with the majority of them in the hands of armed gangs. Rising violence by armed groups is limiting the delivery of humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, half of Haiti's population suffers from food insecurity.
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