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October 16, 2025 UN
The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, the Secretary-General on the change of government in Madagascar, clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, World Food Day.
The situation in Gaza
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator and Deputy Secretary-General Tom Fletcher, while traveling from Cairo to Rafah, emphasized the importance of this route for delivering essential aid to Gaza. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) notes that while the Rafah crossing is closed, organizations are forced to make a lengthy detour to deliver supplies from Egypt and undergo security checks on the Israeli side at the Kerem Shalom crossing. Fletcher emphasized the need to open all crossings, which, according to him, will allow for an expansion of the scale of aid and facilitate the work of humanitarian agencies.
Instability in Madagascar
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Strongly condemned the unconstitutional change of government in Madagascar and called for the restoration of constitutional order and the rule of law in the country. The UN chief called on all parties, including youth, to join forces to address the root causes of instability. He reaffirmed the Organization's commitment to supporting efforts to achieve this goal and noted the African Union's decision to immediately suspend Madagascar from all its bodies and institutions until constitutional order is restored.
Afghanistan and Pakistan
The UN Secretary-General is concerned by reports of armed clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries. António Guterres welcomes the announcement temporary suspension of fire, and calls on the parties to agree on a lasting cessation of hostilities and engage in dialogue to protect civilians and prevent further casualties. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan reported receiving credible reports of more than 30 civilian deaths and hundreds of casualties, including women and children.
Food Day
In his address on the occasion of World Food DayOn World Food Day, celebrated on October 16, the UN Secretary-General called for international solidarity in the fight against hunger and strengthening food security. According to the UN chief, despite significant progress achieved over the past eight decades, 673 million people worldwide go to bed hungry. Even more live in insecurity due to food shortages. Progress in the fight against hunger has slowed, and in some regions, we are seeing setbacks.
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