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November 12, 2025 UN
The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: the UN has identified "hot spots" threatened by full-scale famine, new data on Ukraine, a report on the situation in Afghanistan, and a UN-African Union Conference.
Hunger Situation Report
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) are warning of a rapidly deteriorating food situation in 16 global hotspots. In most of these hotspots, famine is being driven by armed conflict, economic upheaval, extreme weather conditions, and funding shortages. The authors emphasize that time is running out to prevent mass starvation. Six countries and territories are of particular concern: Haiti, Mali, Palestine, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen.
Monthly report on Ukraine
Attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure increased in October, resulting in a high number of civilian deaths and injuries, according to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (UNHRM). Last month, three large-scale attacks on energy infrastructure occurred, leading to power outages in most regions of the country. At least 148 civilians were killed and 929 injured in October, matching the high figures from the previous two months.
The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan
The already dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is being exacerbated by the mass return of refugees, according to a report published today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The country is forced to absorb millions of people. UNDP also emphasizes the urgent need to lift all existing restrictions against women, including restoring their ability to work and leave the home, and allowing girls to attend school. Nine out of ten Afghan households report resorting to negative coping strategies, including reducing food intake, selling assets, and using credit.
UN-African Union Conference
The 9th annual African Union-United Nations Conference took place at UN Headquarters in New York on Wednesday. Participants focused on joint action on issues related to peace, security, and human rights. Financing for development and combating climate change were discussed, as well as the implementation of the African Strategy on Women, Peace, and Security.
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