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February 6, 2026 UN
The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: the head of the UN welcomed the resumption of dialogue between the US and Iran, the UN commented on the spraying of toxic substances by Israeli forces near the demarcation line between Israel and Lebanon, the Secretary-General condemned the terrorist attack in Islamabad, 4.5 million girls could become victims of genital mutilation this year.
US-Iran negotiations
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres He welcomed the resumption of talks between Iran and the United States and expressed hope that they will help reduce regional tensions and prevent a wider crisis. The UN chief expressed gratitude to the countries of the region for their efforts to facilitate these talks, particularly to Oman for providing the forum. All problems can and must be resolved through peaceful dialogue, the UN chief said in a statement.
The Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel
Commenting on reports that Israeli forces sprayed a highly toxic herbicide over areas north of the Blue Line separating Lebanon and Israel on February 1, the UN stated that this poses a threat to civilians living there. Alexandra Vellucci, a spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), said at a briefing in Geneva that the use of herbicides could also negatively impact local agricultural lands and pose a serious obstacle to the return of the population. She noted that any activity by Israeli forces in areas north of the Blue Line constitutes a violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
Terrorist attack in Pakistan
The Secretary-General condemned in the strongest terms today's terrorist attack on a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. According to media reports, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device, killing more than 30 people and injuring approximately 170. The UN chief stated that attacks on civilians and places of worship are unacceptable. He called for those responsible to be held accountable and expressed solidarity with the government and people of Pakistan in their efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.
Female circumcision
230 million women and girls worldwide have undergone female genital mutilation, or FGM. By 2026, 4.5 million girls could be affected by this procedure, according to the UN, which announced this on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, celebrated on February 6. Efforts to eliminate FGM have begun to yield results over the past three decades, but progress is slow. The UN's goal of completely ending the practice by 2030 will not be achieved without greater efforts.
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