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March 30, 2026 UN
The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: three UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, a maternity hospital in Odessa was damaged by shelling, the UN called on the Houthis to refrain from further escalation, and clashes in Somalia are worsening the humanitarian crisis.
Death of peacekeepers in Lebanon
This morning, two Indonesian peacekeepers with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were killed in an explosion near the mission's convoy in the Bani Haiyan area; two others were injured, according to UN Undersecretary for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix. The previous day, an explosion at a UN base Another Indonesian soldier has died., while another was critically injured and evacuated. An investigation into both incidents is currently underway. Lacroix emphasized that peacekeepers remain in their positions and continue to carry out the tasks assigned to them by the UN Security Council, under extremely dangerous conditions.
Shelling of Odessa
As a result of the shelling last weekend A maternity hospital in Odessa was damagedThis is the fifth Ukrainian hospital supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to be shelled this year. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported that the attacks on Odesa killed two people and injured 12 others, including one child. Residential buildings and critical infrastructure were also damaged in the city. UN humanitarian agencies and their partners provided emergency assistance to the victims, including materials for urgent home repairs.
Crisis in Yemen
The UN urges the Houthis in Yemen to refrain from any actions that could draw the country into the regional conflict and instead focus on diplomatic efforts, including through the mediation of UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. Grundberg warns that escalation will further complicate efforts to resolve the internal crisis in the country. The UN also emphasizes the need for strict compliance with Security Council Resolution 2768 and other relevant resolutions regarding attacks on merchant and commercial vessels.
Clashes in Somalia
The UN Mission in Somalia is calling for the protection of civilians in the city of Baidoa. Over the past week, clashes in the Southwest State, where the city is located, have forced approximately 45,000 people to flee their homes. The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Somalia, George Conway, warned that without urgent action, the humanitarian situation in Baidoa, where approximately 430,000 people are already displaced, will worsen. The UN Secretary-General calls on the Federal Government of Somalia and its constituent states to resolve existing differences through constructive dialogue.
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