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January 9, 2026 Human rights

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk issued a statement expressing deep concern about the situation in Iran amid ongoing mass protests. According to Türk, reports of violence, loss of life, and destruction of property are deeply alarming and require an immediate response.

The High Commissioner emphasized that the right to peaceful assembly is fundamental and enshrined in international law. He noted that the state has an obligation to ensure the protection of this right, particularly during mass public protests.

Demand for an independent investigation

Turk stated that all deaths during protests in Iran must be promptly, independently, and transparently investigated. He emphasized that those responsible for human rights violations must be held accountable in accordance with international norms and standards.

Internet outages

Türk specifically addressed reports of widespread internet and communications shutdowns across the country. He stated that such measures undermine freedom of expression and access to information, hinder the work of human rights defenders and journalists, and could also prevent the public from receiving vital information, including emergency services.

The need for dialogue

The statement also noted that the Office of the High Commissioner took note of the Iranian authorities' statement on the need to promptly respond to citizens' concerns. Türk emphasized that inclusive and meaningful dialogue based on international human rights standards is crucial to prevent further escalation.

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January 8, 2026 Peace and security

Over the past 24 hours, several civilians have been killed and wounded in attacks across Ukraine. Furthermore, important energy and port infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Zaporizhia regions has been damaged.

As UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric reported at a briefing at the New York headquarters, citing local authorities, nearly two million Ukrainians have been left without electricity as a result of the shelling, while temperatures have been hovering around zero degrees Celsius.

UN humanitarian representatives on the ground note that the fighting has also disrupted heating, water supply, mobile phone service, and public transportation. The mayor of Dnipro declared a state of emergency due to significant disruptions to essential services. The city of Kryvyi Rih, also located in the Dnipro region, suffered one of the most powerful attacks since the start of the full-scale war.

Due to ongoing attacks on power infrastructure, scheduled power outages of four to eight hours per day continue throughout the country. Humanitarian workers are distributing materials for temporary shelters, winter clothing, and warm blankets, as well as providing warming stations and psychosocial support to those in need.

UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine Matthias Schmale called for the protection of the country's civilian population in harsh winter conditions.

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January 8, 2026 UN

The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: the UN regrets the US decision to withdraw from dozens of international organizations, large-scale airstrikes were carried out on Ukrainian cities overnight, the Security Council held a meeting on chemical weapons in Syria, and the UN released its global economic forecast for 2026.

US Memorandum

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed regret In connection with the United States' decision to withdraw from several United Nations entities, while emphasizing that the UN system will continue to fulfill all its mandated functions. In accordance with the UN Charter, contributions to the Organization's regular budget and peacekeeping budget are approved by the General Assembly and are considered mandatory for all Member States. For 2026, the General Assembly approved a budget of $3.45 billion, representing a sharp reduction compared to previous years.

Strikes against Ukraine

UN humanitarian agencies, citing local authorities, report that last night throughout Ukraine several civilians were killed and wounded, as well as damage to energy and port infrastructure. Nearly two million people were left without electricity. Heating, water supply, mobile phone service, and public transportation were disrupted. The mayor of Dnipro declared a state of emergency. In Kryvyi Rih, yesterday's strikes were reportedly among the largest combined attacks since the start of the full-scale war. Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine Matthias Schmale called for the protection of civilians amid the harsh winter weather.

Chemical weapons in Syria

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and Syria continue to cooperate on the issue elimination of any elements of the chemical weapons program, developed by the country's previous government. This was stated by Adedeji Eboh, Acting Head of the Office of Disarmament Affairs, at a meeting of the UN Security Council. He welcomed the progress made, while emphasizing the existence of serious obstacles. According to Eboh, it is now possible to obtain clarification regarding the full scope of Syria's chemical weapons program and finally eliminate the existing arsenal.

Economic Prospects

The global economy will grow in 2026. by 2.7 percent, which is slightly below the 2.8 percent estimate for 2025 and significantly below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 percent, according to the United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report released today. Last year, the global economy's unexpected resilience to the sharp rise in US tariffs, supported by stable consumer spending and moderating inflation, helped maintain growth. However, weak investment and limited fiscal space are holding back economic activity.

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January 8, 2026

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Southeast Asia has seen significant economic and social progress, but frequent natural disasters bring uncertainty and instability.

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January 8, 2026 UN

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed regret over the decision of the United States to withdraw from a number of United Nations structures, while emphasizing that the UN system will continue to carry out all the tasks entrusted to it.

"As we have repeatedly emphasized, contributions to the United Nations regular budget and peacekeeping budget approved by the General Assembly are a legal obligation under the UN Charter for all Member States, including the United States," the UN press service said in a statement Thursday.

A memorandum signed by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening directs US executive departments and agencies to immediately begin withdrawing from dozens of international organizations, conventions, and treaties that Washington deems contrary to the country's interests.

According to the memorandum, this decision affects 31 UN agencies and structures. These include:

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), which promotes maternal and child health and combats sexual and gender-based violence; the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which promotes global cooperation on climate change; the United Nations Democracy Fund, which funds and supports civil society projects in the field of democratic development; and other UN Secretariat units based in New York and elsewhere, including those working on the protection of children in armed conflict and ending the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.

The list also includes four of the five UN regional commissions (Asia and the Pacific, West Asia, Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean), which are key platforms for multilateral cooperation.

The decision to withdraw from UN structures means “cessation of participation in the activities or funding of these structures to the extent permitted by law,” the memorandum says.

The work will continue

As the UN Secretary-General emphasized, despite the US decision, the work of the Organization will continue.

"All United Nations entities will continue to fulfill their mandates as entrusted to them by Member States," the statement said. "The United Nations is accountable to those who rely on our work. We will continue to deliver on the mandates entrusted to us."

In accordance with the UN Charter, contributions to the regular budget of the Organization and the peacekeeping budget are approved by the General Assembly and are considered obligatory for all Member States.

For 2026, the General Assembly approved a regular budget of $3.45 billion, which represents a sharp reduction compared to previous years, including a 15 percent reduction in financial resources and a nearly 19 percent reduction in staffing.

A blow to climate cooperation

Commenting on the US decision to withdraw from the UNFCCC, the Convention's Executive Secretary, Simon Steele, emphasized that this decision represents a step backwards in global climate cooperation.

"The United States played a vital role in the creation of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement because both are deeply in the United States' national interest," Steele said in a statement.

"While all other countries are moving forward together, this latest example of a retreat from global leadership, climate cooperation, and science can only harm the economy, jobs, and living standards in the United States as wildfires, floods, megastorms, and droughts rapidly worsen. This is a colossal own goal that will make the United States less safe and less prosperous," he added.

Steele noted that the UNFCCC will continue to work tirelessly: “The door remains open for the US to return in the future, as it did previously with the Paris Agreement.”

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January 8, 2026 Economic development

Economic growth in the post-Soviet countries will decline to 2.1 percent in 2026, compared to 2.2 percent in 2025, according to a new UN report.

Average GDP growth rates in the region slowed in 2025, primarily due to a slowdown in the Russian Federation. In contrast, most countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia maintained strong momentum, and this trend is expected to continue in 2026. The limited dependence of post-Soviet economies on the US market significantly reduces the impact of high US tariffs.

Low growth in Russia

The Russian Federation's economy is projected to grow by 1.0 percent in 2026, up from 0.8 percent in 2025. While moderate monetary easing is expected to have a positive impact on economic activity, growth is likely to be constrained by labor shortages, weakening private consumption, and fiscal tightening.

The country remains under sanctions, primarily targeting oil exports and restricting access to high-tech imports.

Ukraine's GDP will grow by 2.3 percent

Ukraine's economy faces significant challenges in 2025 amid military conflict and repeated disruptions to the country's energy infrastructure, which have led to a decline in electricity generation capacity. GDP growth is projected at 2.3 percent in 2026, down from an estimated 1.5 percent in 2026.

However, the outlook for Ukraine remains unclear due to uncertainty about the trajectory of the war and the timing and scale of reconstruction efforts.

Caucasus and Central Asia: Positive Dynamics

For the countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia, the impact of their use as hubs for trade with the Russian Federation is gradually diminishing. However, most countries in the subregion continue to experience robust growth, supported by strong domestic demand.

Key factors behind the positive dynamics include robust private consumption, supported by rising real incomes and declining unemployment, a stable inflow of remittances, and rapid growth in household lending. Public investment, including regional infrastructure projects, also contributed to economic growth.

Inflation is accelerating

The report notes that inflation has accelerated in many CIS countries, driven by a combination of general factors such as rising food prices and large-scale budget spending, as well as country-specific factors.

Globally, policymakers are facing a more challenging inflation environment, driven in particular by climate-related disruptions. While monetary policy remains the central tool in the fight against inflation, it must be complemented by robust fiscal and social measures and policies that strengthen productive capacity and supply chains.

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January 8, 2026 Peace and security

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and Syria continue to cooperate on eliminating any remnants of the chemical weapons program developed by the country's previous government. This was announced during a briefing on the progress of the program. Resolution 2118 (2013), which provides for the elimination of the chemical weapons program of the Syrian Arab Republic, was announced at a meeting of the UN Security Council on Thursday by the acting head of the Office of Disarmament Affairs, Adedeji Eboh.

He welcomed the progress made, but stressed that serious obstacles remained.

As previously reported, since 2014, the OPCW Technical Secretariat has been unable to confirm the accuracy and completeness of the declaration submitted by the previous Syrian authorities due to incomplete and unreliable information. According to Ebo, the new government is working with the Technical Secretariat to clarify the full scope and nature of the previous program and ensure long-term compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention.

More than 100 possible objects

The OPCW's latest report, he noted, confirms that in addition to the 26 officially declared chemical weapons-related facilities, the organization has information about more than 100 other locations that may have been involved in related activities by the previous government. The Technical Secretariat plans to visit all of these facilities, taking into account security and other considerations.

Since March 2025, the total number of locations visited has reached 19. Four of these were previously declared, and 15 were suspected chemical weapons-related sites. Based on the data obtained, a UN representative reported that at least two of these may be subject to declaration under the Convention.

The need for international support

According to the rapporteur, serious challenges remain ahead, and the successful completion of the process will require the consistent support of the entire international community.

Ebo emphasized that the OPCW Technical Secretariat remains committed to fulfilling its mandate to verify Syria's full compliance with all Convention requirements, decisions of the OPCW's governing bodies, and Security Council resolutions. He also reiterated his welcome for the new Syrian government's openness to cooperation with the Organization.

In conclusion, the UN representative recalled that there is currently a “critical opportunity” to obtain long-awaited clarification regarding the full scale of Syria’s chemical weapons program and to finally eliminate this arsenal in the country.

He called on Security Council members to unite and show leadership by providing the support needed for these efforts and stressed the United Nations' commitment to continue to uphold the norm of non-use of chemical weapons "whenever and wherever".

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January 7, 2026 UN

The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: the deteriorating human rights situation for Palestinians in the West Bank, humanitarian aid in frontline areas of Ukraine, fighting in Aleppo, and destruction in southern Lebanon.

Palestinian rights

New report from the UN Human Rights Office The report documents a sharp increase in long-standing systemic racial discrimination against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. The document states that Israeli laws, policies, and practices violate international obligations to prohibit and eradicate racial segregation and apartheid. The report notes that discrimination against Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is a long-standing problem, but the situation has "sharply worsened since at least December 2022."

Help for residents of Ukraine

The day before, the first humanitarian convoy of 2026 delivered aid to a frontline community in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. On Wednesday, aid was provided to those affected by the overnight attack on the Dnieper River. People received materials for home repairs, warm clothing, and psychosocial and legal support. According to UNICEF, two children were injured in the attack. The agency reports that in the past week alone, one Ukrainian child has been killed and 10 others injured as a result of fighting.

Escalation in Syria

Secretary General Antonio Guterres The UN chief's spokesman stated today that he is concerned about reports of civilian deaths and injuries as a result of fighting in Aleppo, Syria. The United Nations reiterated that all parties have clear obligations under international law to protect civilians and infrastructure. The UN calls on all parties to de-escalate tensions, exercise maximum restraint, and immediately resume negotiations to fully implement the March 10 agreement.

The situation in Lebanon

As part of his Middle East tour, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix is in Lebanon. Yesterday, the UN Under-Secretary-General visited southern Lebanon, calling the extensive destruction left by the war "horrific." He called on all parties to respect the 2024 ceasefire agreement, ensure the safe return of civilians, and allow the UN Interim Force in Lebanon to carry out its mandate.

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January 7, 2026 International law

A new report from the UN Human Rights Office documents a sharp escalation of long-standing systemic racial discrimination against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. The report states that Israeli laws, policies, and practices violate international obligations to prohibit and eradicate racial segregation and apartheid.

The report notes that discrimination against Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is a long-standing problem, but the situation has "sharply worsened since at least December 2022." The document cites numerous examples of how Palestinians' lives are becoming increasingly restricted and unsafe.

Segregation and oppression

“The Israeli authorities apply two different legal regimes and policy systems to Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the West Bank, resulting in unequal treatment on a range of key issues, including freedom of movement and access to resources such as land and water,” the report said.

According to the document's authors, Palestinians continue to be subjected to large-scale land confiscation and deprivation of access to natural resources, leading to the loss of homes and livelihoods. The report also points to systematic violations of fair trial rights within the military justice system applied to Palestinians.

The authors conclude that the existing practices of separation, segregation and subordination are persistent and aimed at maintaining the oppression and domination of the Palestinian population. “Actions taken to maintain such policies constitute a violation of Article 3 of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, which prohibits racial segregation and apartheid,” the report emphasizes.

Deadly violence

Since October 7, 2023, UN experts note, Israel has further escalated its use of unlawful force, arbitrary detentions, and torture, intensified repression of civil society, restricted media freedoms, and accelerated settlement expansion. This, according to the report, has led to an "unprecedented deterioration in the human rights situation" in the West Bank, exacerbated by ongoing settler violence—often with the connivance or complicity of security forces.

The document also contains data on unlawful killings and other forms of state and settlement violence. It cites examples of the use of lethal force "in a discriminatory and unnecessary manner, with the clear intent to take life."

These include the death of 10-year-old Saddam Hussein Rajab, shot dead by Israeli security forces in January 2025, and the murder of 23-year-old pregnant woman Sondos Shalabi in February of the same year. In both cases, according to official reports, the victims were unarmed.

Access to resources

According to the report, restrictions on movement seriously undermine the economic and social rights of Palestinians, hindering access to land and employment, while the construction of roads exclusively for Israeli settlers isolates Palestinian communities. Thousands of Palestinians have been evicted from their homes, which experts estimate may constitute illegal population transfer—a war crime.

Particular attention is paid to the deprivation of Palestinians' access to natural resources, particularly water. The report describes the practice of confiscating and demolishing Palestinian water infrastructure and diverting water resources to Israeli settlements, forcing the Palestinian Authority to purchase water extracted in the West Bank from an Israeli state-owned company.

"Infringement of Palestinian rights"

"Palestinians are systematically violated in the West Bank," said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. "Whether it's access to water, schools, and hospitals, visiting relatives, or picking olives, every aspect of Palestinian life is controlled and restricted by discriminatory Israeli laws, policies, and practices."

He called what was happening "a particularly severe form of racial discrimination and segregation, reminiscent of the apartheid systems that the world has previously encountered."

The report also points to near-total impunity for human rights violations. Of the more than 1,500 Palestinian deaths between 2017 and September 2025, only 112 investigations were opened, resulting in one conviction.

The authors emphasize that the illegal expansion of settlements continues unabated and call on Israel to repeal all laws and practices that support systemic discrimination, end its illegal presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and ensure the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.

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January 6, 2026 UN

The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: the human rights situation in Venezuela could worsen amid instability, violence continues to escalate in Kordofan, Sudan, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has presented a plan to restore Ukraine's agricultural sector, and a surge in violence in Ituri province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is leading to civilian casualties.

The Venezuelan crisis

The UN Human Rights Office fears that the current instability will only will worsen the situation in VenezuelaThis was announced at a briefing in Geneva on Tuesday by Office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani. The human rights situation in Venezuela has been deteriorating in recent years. Following the US attack, the country's authorities declared a state of emergency, which allows them to restrict freedom of movement, seize property, and ban peaceful assemblies and protests. The Office emphasized that Venezuela's future can only be determined by its people.

Escalation in Kordofan

Violence continues to escalate in Sudan's Kordofan region. A drone strike in El Obeid, North Kordofan state, reportedly killed 13 civilians, including children, on Tuesday. Thousands of people in the province are fleeing. In South Kordofan state, the number of displaced people has also increased sharply in recent days. An estimated 65,000 people across the region have been forced to flee their homes in the past two months. The UN reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians, and unimpeded humanitarian access.

Agricultural aid to Ukraine

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched the Emergency Response and Rapid Recovery Plan for theagriculture of Ukraine for the next three years. The effects of the war are felt particularly acutely in frontline areas, where agricultural infrastructure is damaged or destroyed, access to land is limited by mines, and producers face labor shortages and rising costs. The FAO plan proposes a comprehensive approach that combines emergency agricultural assistance with early recovery measures.

Violence spikes in Ituri

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is raising the alarm over a surge in violence in Ituri Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Fighting has been ongoing in the town of Bula and surrounding areas since early December. Local authorities report that at least 25 civilians have been killed and more than 40 injured over the past month. Due to the volatile situation, more than 87,000 displaced people living in Bula and the surrounding area are not receiving assistance. They are in dire need of food, medicine, and clean water. The UN reminds all parties to the conflict of their obligations to protect civilians and ensure the safety of humanitarian workers.

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