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January 15, 2026 UN
The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: the UN Secretary-General outlined priorities for 2026, resources for food aid in Sudan are dwindling, the UN welcomes the launch of the second phase of Trump's Gaza plan, and the International Court of Justice continues its hearings on the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar.
UN Priorities for 2026
On Thursday Antonio Guterres for the last time as UN Secretary-General, he presented his views to the General Assembly priorities for the year, pledging to use "every day of 2026" to advance a more just and secure world. Reforms, according to the UN chief, are "much more than just numbers on a spreadsheet." He continued, they are about institutions that reflect the modern world. The Secretary-General also identified three fundamental principles that should underpin all the work of the global organization: unconditional commitment to the UN Charter, a just world, and unity in a time of division.
Famine in Sudan
Sudan has been in a brutal conflict for over 1,000 days. The country is experiencing the world's largest famine and the largest displacement of populations. World Food Programme (WFP) staff continue to provide aid to civilians, but the organization's resources are depleted. Due to funding shortages, WFP cannot carry out its operations at the required scale. The World Food Programme requires $700 million to continue its activities in Sudan for the next six months.
The situation in Gaza
The January 14 announcement of the launch of Phase II of US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan—including the creation of a transitional technocratic Palestinian Authority in the enclave and a National Governance Committee for Gaza—is a significant step, according to a statement issued today by the UN chief's press office. António Guterres emphasized that all efforts must be based on relevant UN resolutions and international law. in a separate statement The Secretary-General condemned the January 12 incursion by Israeli forces into the UNRWA medical center in East Jerusalem, as well as the subsequent order to temporarily close the facility. The UN chief regrets that Israeli authorities continue to take actions that violate their obligations under international law. Guterres called on the Israeli government to take immediate steps to return and restore UNRWA premises.
Accusations against Myanmar
The International Court of Justice continued its hearings on Thursday in the case brought by Gambia, which accuses Myanmar of genocide against the Rohingya peopleMyanmar denies deliberately persecuting the Rohingya, claiming the army was conducting counterinsurgency operations. The Gambia v. Myanmar case is already historic, as it marks the first time the International Court of Justice is hearing a claim brought by a state that has not itself suffered the alleged crime.
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