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December 3, 2025 UN
The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: a humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, mass displacement from violence in northern Mozambique, record opium production in Myanmar, and International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
The humanitarian situation in Sudan
Sudan is currently experiencing a severe humanitarian disaster: the escalating conflict in Kordofan and other parts of the country has left civilians without food, water, and medical care. UNICEF reports that some communities in South Kordofan are under siege, while West Kordofan is experiencing constant outbreaks of violence. Hospitals are only partially functioning. The World Health Organization has confirmed nearly 200 attacks on healthcare facilities, resulting in the deaths of over 1,700 people. Despite this, humanitarian organizations continue to deliver water and food to those in need. The humanitarian response plan for Sudan is only 35 percent funded. The UN is calling on donors to urgently increase their support.
Aid for internally displaced persons in Mozambique
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher on Wednesday released $6 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to expand support for 120,000 people displaced by violence in northern Mozambique. The situation in the African country has deteriorated sharply since mid-November as the conflict has escalated. According to humanitarian organizations, children make up more than two-thirds of the 100,000 people who have fled in the past two weeks. They are taking refuge in overcrowded schools, temporary shelters, and sleeping on the streets. All this is happening against the backdrop of cholera spreading across the region. The Central Response Fund will prioritize water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies for those in need.
Myanmar's opium production hits record high
Opium poppy cultivation volumes in Myanmar reached the maximum level Over the past ten years, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported in a new report. The study was published at a critical moment for the country, which is experiencing protracted conflict and socioeconomic instability. According to the report, the area under poppy cultivation in Myanmar has increased by 17 percent compared to last year. Economic factors play a key role. Since 2019, the price of opium at farmers' markets has more than doubled. According to the UNODC, rising prices and reduced heroin supplies from Afghanistan are creating incentives for further expansion of production in Myanmar.
International Day of Disabled Persons
Today, 1.3 billion people, or one in six people on Earth, face significant health-related limitations. People with disabilities face twice the risk of developing chronic diseases, from diabetes to depression, and the gap in life expectancy compared to people without disabilities can be as high as 20 years. These figures reflect not only health status but also the consequences of systemic exclusion, discrimination, and limited access to services. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the occasion International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is celebrated on December 3, emphasized that without real inclusion it is impossible to talk about genuine social progress or sustainable development.
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