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January 5, 2026 Peace and security

Fighting in Ukraine over the weekend has left dozens of civilian casualties, including children, and left many without power in sub-zero temperatures.

At least six civilians were killed and dozens injured in an airstrike in Kharkiv. Residential buildings and medical facilities were damaged, and part of the city was left without electricity, water, and gas. In Kyiv and the Kyiv region, overnight attacks on January 5 also resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. Many residential buildings in the region were damaged, and several thousand households remain without power. Humanitarian workers are supporting those in need in Kharkiv and Kyiv.

Attacks resulting in civilian casualties and damage to critical infrastructure were also reported in the Chernihiv, Donetsk, Kherson, and Mykolaiv regions. Scheduled power outages continue across the country, Ukraine's state-owned power grid operator reported on Monday.

On January 2, local authorities announced the mandatory evacuation of over 3,000 children and their families from frontline areas in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhia regions. Evacuations are also ongoing in the Donetsk region.

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January 5, 2026 UN

The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: a meeting of the Security Council and a statement by the President of the UN General Assembly on the situation in Venezuela, shelling of major cities in Ukraine, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to residents of Gaza.

UN Security Council meeting on Venezuela

The UN Security Council convened on Monday for an emergency meeting on the situation in Venezuela. It was convened at the initiative of Colombia with the support of Russia and China. On Saturday, the United States launched strikes on targets in Venezuela and captured the country's President Nicolás Maduro. Antonio Guterres expressed concern about the escalation of the situation, noting that US actions create a "dangerous precedent." Speaking at the Security Council on Monday on behalf of the Secretary-General, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo stated that the UN is concerned about "the possible increase in instability in the country and the potential consequences for the region."

Statement by the President of the UN General Assembly

The President of the UN General Assembly issued a statement on the situation in Venezuela on Monday. Annalena Baerbock emphasized that the United Nations Charter remains a binding reference point for all Member States, both in times of stability and in times of crisis. The statement noted that the UN Charter is not an optional document and must be strictly observed under all circumstances. According to the General Assembly President, the current situation in Venezuela, which has culminated in military action, once again raises the need for strict adherence to international law.

The situation in Ukraine

Fighting in Ukraine over the weekend resulted in dozens of civilian casualties, including children, and left many without power in sub-zero temperatures. In Kharkiv, an airstrike killed at least six civilians and injured dozens. Residential buildings and medical facilities were damaged, and part of the city was left without electricity, water, and gas. In Kyiv and the Kyiv region, overnight attacks on January 5 also resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. Numerous residential buildings in the region were damaged, and several thousand households remain without power. Humanitarian workers are supporting those in need in Kharkiv and Kyiv.

Humanitarian aid to residents of Gaza

Last week, the UN and its humanitarian partners delivered over 10,000 tons of aid to Gaza, including food and cooking ingredients, animal feed, soap and other hygiene products, winter clothing, blankets, and mattresses. Simultaneously, the first phase of general food assistance began in the Gaza Strip: each family receives two food parcels and two 25-kilogram bags of flour. From the ceasefire until the end of 2025, these rations covered 50 to 75 percent of a person's minimum caloric needs. The January phase is the first time since October 2023 that humanitarian organizations have sufficient stocks to ensure 100 percent coverage of the minimum caloric standard.

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January 5, 2026 Peace and security

UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock issued a statement on the situation in Venezuela, emphasizing that the United Nations Charter remains a binding reference point for all Member States in both periods of stability and times of crisis.

The statement notes that the UN Charter is not an optional document and must be strictly observed under all circumstances. According to the President of the General Assembly, the current situation in Venezuela, culminating in the military actions of the United States, once again raises the need for strict adherence to international law.

Annalena Baerbock recalled that Article 2 of the UN Charter expressly obliges all states to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, as well as from any action incompatible with the purposes of the United Nations.

The statement emphasizes that respect for the UN Charter and international law form the foundation of the modern international order. Deviations from these principles, according to the President of the General Assembly, undermine trust between states and pose a threat to global security.

Speaking more broadly, Baerbock noted that a peaceful, secure, and just world is only possible with the rule of law, not the principle of "might makes right." She also emphasized that the protection of human rights, including the rights of the Venezuelan people, must take precedence over any violations and remain at the forefront of the international community's attention.

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January 3, 2026 International law

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply concerned about the escalating situation in Venezuela, culminating in today's military action by the United States in the country. This statement was issued on behalf of the Secretary-General by his spokesperson.

According to media reports, the United States struck targets in Venezuela on Saturday. Several explosions rocked the capital, Caracas. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured by American forces. They will stand trial in New York on charges related to "narcoterrorism."

"Regardless of the situation in Venezuela, these events set a dangerous precedent. The Secretary-General continues to emphasize the importance of full compliance by all parties with international law, including the UN Charter. He is deeply concerned that international law has not been upheld," the UN chief's spokesman said.

"The Secretary-General calls on all parties in Venezuela to engage in an inclusive dialogue with full respect for human rights and the rule of law," he added.

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January 2, 2026 UN

The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: another wave of escalating violence in Sudan, a statement by the UN Secretary-General on the situation around UNRWA, an appeal by Volker Türk to the Israeli authorities, and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Escalating violence in Sudan

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) expressed concern about the impact of escalating violence on Sudan's civilian population, particularly in the Kordofan region and North Darfur state. In South Kordofan state, the humanitarian situation in the besieged towns of Dilling and Kadugli continues to deteriorate: both towns are isolated, supplies are rapidly depleting, and prices for food and other essential goods are skyrocketing. Conflict and instability are also leading to mass displacement.

Statement by the UN Secretary-General on the situation surrounding UNRWA

The UN Secretary-General condemned the Israeli Knesset's adoption of amendments to the law on the cessation of the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). These amendments are aimed at further restricting the agency's ability to operate and fulfill its mandate, he noted. Antonio GuterresMoreover, according to the Secretary-General, they contradict UNRWA's international legal status and must be immediately revoked. The UN chief reiterated his firm support for UNRWA and reminded Israel of its obligations under the UN Charter and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations.

Volker Türk's appeal to the Israeli authorities

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on the Israeli authorities abandon plans to pass legislation that would apply the death penalty exclusively to Palestinians—both in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and in Israel. According to Volker Türk, such proposals violate international law on a number of levels. Amendments submitted to the Israeli Knesset would lower the threshold for applying the death penalty. They raise serious concerns among human rights activists due to the discrimination against Palestinians and the violation of their due process rights, as well as other violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). January – Cervical Cancer Awareness MonthWHO experts emphasize that the disease is completely eradicated. This requires that 90 percent of girls be vaccinated, 70 percent of women be screened, and most patients receive necessary treatment. According to the WHO, cervical cancer is most common among women without access to healthcare, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. The highest incidence and mortality rates are found in sub-Saharan Africa, Central America, and Southeast Asia.

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January 2, 2026 Humanitarian aid

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) expresses concern about the impact of the escalating violence on the civilian population, particularly in the Kordofan region and North Darfur state.

In South Kordofan State, the humanitarian situation in the besieged towns of Dilling and Kadugli continues to deteriorate: both towns are isolated, supplies are rapidly depleting, and prices for food and other essential goods are skyrocketing.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that civilians who have managed to flee cities are arriving in several other locations in the Kordofan region and White Nile State. The IOM also confirms that displacement continues in North Kordofan State.

Conflict and instability are also driving people out of North Darfur, including across the border into Chad.

Earlier this week, Sudanese authorities confirmed that they had extended permission to use the Adre border crossing for the delivery of humanitarian supplies until the end of March.

UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher welcomed the news, reiterating his gratitude to the Sudanese and Chadian authorities. He emphasized that ensuring continued border access is crucial to saving lives.

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January 2, 2026 Human rights

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on Israeli authorities to abandon plans to adopt legislation that would mandate the death penalty exclusively for Palestinians, both in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and in Israel. According to Türk, such proposals violate international law on a number of counts.

Amendments submitted to the Israeli Knesset would lower the threshold for the death penalty. They raise serious concerns among human rights activists regarding discrimination against Palestinians and violations of their rights to due process, as well as other violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.

"Regarding the death penalty, the position of the United Nations is very clear: it opposes it under all circumstances," Türk noted. "Such punishment is inconsistent with respect for human dignity and creates an unacceptable risk of executing innocent people."

The High Commissioner added that such proposals were incompatible with Israel's obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Turk noted that the wording of the proposed legislation, as well as statements by Israeli politicians, indicate that it will apply only to Palestinians, who are already frequently convicted in unfair trials.

The proposed changes, if adopted, would also amend military law applicable to the occupied West Bank and require military courts to impose the mandatory death penalty for all crimes involving intentional murder.

The High Commissioner recalled that denying any Palestinian from the West Bank or Gaza Strip the guarantees of a fair trial enshrined in the Fourth Geneva Convention constitutes a war crime.

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January 2, 2026 Healthcare

Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

WHO experts emphasize that the disease can be completely eliminated. This requires that 90 percent of girls receive the cervical cancer vaccine, 70 percent of women undergo appropriate screening, and the majority of patients receive the necessary treatment.

According to the WHO, cervical cancer is most common among women without access to healthcare, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. The highest incidence and mortality rates are found in sub-Saharan Africa, Central America, and Southeast Asia.

Women with HIV are six times more likely to develop cervical cancer than women without HIV.

As the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes, it is extremely important to recognize the symptoms of this disease in a timely manner.

These include unusual bleeding between periods, after menopause, or after sex, heavy vaginal discharge, vaginal discomfort, back, leg, or pelvic pain, weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, and swelling of the legs.

Women with these symptoms should see a doctor immediately.

Once diagnosed, cervical cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer, provided it is detected early.

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