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February 19, 2026 UN
The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: genocide may have occurred in El Fasher, Sudan; humanitarian aid for residents of Gaza remains limited; UNICEF is concerned about the situation of children detained in Iran; and the Secretary-General calls for $3 billion to be allocated for equitable AI development.
Events in Sudan
The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan said the actions of the Rapid Reaction Force during the capture of the town of El Fasher in the Darfur region in late October last year have "signs of genocide" against the Zaghawa and Fur communities. The new report describes "systematic ethnically motivated killings, sexual violence, destruction, and public statements directly calling for the extermination of non-Arab communities." Given the conflict's expansion to other regions, including Kordofan, experts warn that the protection of civilians is needed "more urgently than ever."
Aid in Gaza
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that, as of the beginning of the week, approximately 670,000 people in the Gaza Strip have received food assistance for February. In addition, from February 11 to 17, tents and other shelter items were provided to over 11,500 households. However, food rations remain reduced to 50 percent, and the tents are only a temporary solution. Supplies from Egypt remain extremely limited due to refusals by Israeli authorities. Humanitarian agencies continue to call for the resumption of direct deliveries from Jordan and increased access to more sustainable shelter solutions.
Children in Iran
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) expressed concern over reports that children detained in connection with the recent civil unrest in Iran continue to be detained. In a statement, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edward Beigbeder, said children deprived of their liberty must be held in conditions that respect their dignity and be able to maintain regular contact with their families. He called for the release of minors arrested in Iran following the recent unrest.
Artificial intelligence
The Future of Artificial Intelligence "It cannot be determined by a handful of countries or dependent on the whims of a few billionaires," the UN Secretary-General stated. Antonio GuterresSpeaking Thursday at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India, he called for the creation of a $3 billion global fund to expand developing countries' access to artificial intelligence technologies.
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