Top Stories | Tuesday: Gaza, Hurricane Melissa, Migrant Deaths, Afghanistan

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October 28, 2025 UN

The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: a report on "genocidal acts" in Gaza, the Caribbean region under attack by Hurricane Melissa, the death of migrants off the coast of Libya, the consequences of communication restrictions in Afghanistan.

Report on Palestine

Introducing new report of the UN Independent International Commission The UN Office of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel, chairperson Navi Pillay, stated that Israel had committed "four genocidal acts" in Gaza, and that Israeli leaders had "incited genocide." Pillay described the situation in the enclave as "the most ruthless, sustained, and widespread assault on the Palestinian people in history." She called on UN member states to ensure justice and accountability.

Hurricane Melissa

Residents of Jamaica and other Caribbean countries found themselves in the area of the powerful hurricane MelissaIn recent days, the UN and its humanitarian partners have warned of a "critical" and "imminent" threat. The Category 5 hurricane is the most powerful to hit the planet this year. The lives of a million people are at risk, including families still recovering from Hurricane Beryl, which devastated the region 16 months ago. Thanks to pre-positioning supplies ahead of hurricane season, the World Food Programme has mobilized efforts to deliver humanitarian supplies from Barbados.

Death of migrants

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) expresses its condolences following the incident that occurred earlier today off the coast of Surman, Libya. A wooden boat carrying migrants from several countries capsized due to strong waves. Sixty-four people were rescued, but 18 tragically died. IOM is working with local partners to ensure those affected have access to medical and psychological care. The organization reiterated its call for strengthened regional cooperation, expanded safe and legal migration routes, and timely rescue operations.

Violations in Afghanistan

Internet and telecommunications were shut down in Afghanistan last month. aggravated the difficulties, which the country's population already faces. This is according to a report released today by the UN Human Rights Office and the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The report's authors described a number of violations related to communications restrictions. These include a lack of access to medical care and emergency services, the disruption of humanitarian operations, and the intensification of existing discriminatory restrictions against women and girls.

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