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October 8, 2025 UN
The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: 83 percent of buildings in Gaza City were damaged, the Secretary-General spoke about the violence in Madagascar, more than 3 million children in Haiti need aid, and the detention of UN employees in Yemen.
The Gaza crisis
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that Israeli military operations are continuing in Gaza City, making the already dire humanitarian situation even more dangerous. The UN Satellite Centre published a preliminary analysis on Wednesday, according to which 83 percent of all structures in the city have been damaged, including approximately 81,000 housing units. Meanwhile, humanitarian agencies on the ground warn that many people are unable to leave the northern enclave due to security conditions.
Protests in Madagascar
Secretary General Antonio Guterres The UN Secretary-General's press service stated today that he is closely monitoring the situation in Madagascar. Guterres is deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction that have occurred since the youth protests in the country began on September 25. He expresses his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and calls on the authorities to uphold international human rights standards. The Secretary-General also emphasizes that protests must proceed peacefully, with respect for human life, property, and the rule of law. The UN chief called for dialogue to develop a constructive path forward.
Children of Haiti
The number of children forced from their homes by violence in Haiti has nearly doubled in the past year. Currently, 680,000 young people are internally displaced, according to a new report from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). A total of 3.3 million children—the highest number ever recorded—require humanitarian assistance. Cases of acute malnutrition, underage recruitment by armed groups, gender-based violence, and other child rights violations have increased.
UN staff in Yemen
UN Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric announced today at a press briefing in New York that, following the confirmation of another UN employee's detention in Yemen the previous day, the country announced his release today. According to the UN, the total number of UN staff members currently detained by the Houthis stands at 53. Some of them have been held since 2021.
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