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January 28, 2026 UN
The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan, an OCHA briefing on Gaza, a humanitarian plan for the Democratic Republic of Congo, and WHO recommendations on school feeding.
The situation in Sudan
The situation in Diling, the second-largest city in Sudan's South Kordofan state, remains extremely volatile. UN humanitarian workers on the ground reported today that access roads remain blocked, and the city's prolonged isolation has led to a crisis. Humanitarian operations are limited, and only a handful of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operate under severe restrictions. The International Organization for Migration estimates that more than 88,000 people were displaced by the ongoing conflict in Kordofan between late October and mid-January. In North Darfur state, drone strikes have reportedly killed and wounded civilians.
Briefing on Gaza
Olga Cherevko, a representative of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), held a briefing on Wednesday, informing journalists of the increasing scale of aid to the people of Gaza, despite numerous obstacles. Cherevko stated that since the ceasefire, nearly 200,000 tons of humanitarian aid have been delivered to the Strip. Food aid reaches over a million people monthly, and 1.6 million Gazans receive hot meals daily. Dozens of medical facilities have reopened, and hundreds of temporary educational spaces have been created. However, as the OCHA representative emphasized, these achievements remain fragile, and the gap between the needs of the population and the capacity for safe and sustainable aid delivery remains enormous.
Humanitarian plan for the Democratic Republic of Congo
The United Nations has launched the 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, requesting $1.4 billion. The DRC is currently experiencing one of the world's most protracted and neglected humanitarian crises, driven by armed conflict, population displacement, climate shocks, and epidemics. Of the country's 113 million people, nearly 15 million are in need of humanitarian assistance, but due to a severe funding shortfall, the UN will be able to assist only 7.3 million of them this year. Last year, the Organization received less than a quarter of the $2.5 billion requested.
WHO recommendations for school feeding
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first global recommendations for healthy and balanced school meals. In its new guidelines, WHO emphasizes that healthy school meals help children develop lifelong healthy eating habits. WHO recommends increasing the availability of healthy foods and beverages for children while reducing unhealthy ones. This means reducing the amount of sugar, trans fats, and salt in foods while increasing the proportion of whole grains, fruits, nuts, and legumes.
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