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March 25, 2026 Peace and security

"This war is out of control." Secretary-General António Guterres made this statement regarding the situation in the Middle East, speaking to journalists at UN headquarters in New York.

He said he maintains close contact "with many representatives of this region and around the world."

"A number of initiatives aimed at dialogue and peace are currently underway. They must be successful. I have just appointed Jean Arnault as my personal envoy to lead UN efforts to resolve the conflict and its aftermath," Guterres said.

It is time to stop the escalation and begin diplomatic negotiations, he stressed.

"My message to the United States and Israel is that it's time to end the war. My message to Iran is to stop attacking your neighbors," the UN chief said.

Guterres also called for respect for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. A prolonged closure of the strait would paralyze oil, gas, and fertilizer supplies at a critical time, as the global planting season begins, he noted.

The consequences of the crisis are being felt by civilians in the region and beyond.

"I saw some of these consequences with my own eyes during my recent visit to Lebanon. And the war there, too, must end. Hezbollah must stop attacking Israel. And Israel must cease its military operations and attacks on Lebanon, which are causing the greatest suffering among civilians," the Secretary-General said.

The UN is making every effort to minimize the consequences of the war, Guterres noted, but humanitarian operations are currently hampered.

"We need a way out of this catastrophe. The way out is diplomacy. The way out is full compliance with international law. The way out is peace," he concluded.

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March 25, 2026 UN

The United Nations is celebrating today International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members – a date designed to remind people of the risks faced by UN and humanitarian workers in the performance of their duties.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres He stressed that this day serves as a reminder of the "dedicated women and men" who work daily in dangerous conditions to promote the principles enshrined in the UN Charter.

A history of losses and the fight for personnel safety

Since its founding in 1945, the UN has lost hundreds of staff members to death in the line of duty. As the Organization's operations expanded, so did the realization that its personnel were becoming increasingly vulnerable.

The first step toward systemic protection was the adoption of a resolution on the safety of UN personnel by the Security Council in September 1993. Following this, the Sixth Committee of the General Assembly began work on an international legal mechanism for the protection of personnel.

The result was the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel, adopted on 9 December 1994. The document became a key instrument obliging states to ensure the protection of personnel working in conflict and emergency situations.

A reminder of the tragedy

International Day of Solidarity is marked annually on the anniversary of the kidnapping of Alec Collett, who worked for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). He was seized by an armed group in 1985. It was only in 2009 that his remains were discovered in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. This story became a reminder of the dangers faced by humanitarian workers.

In recent years, the number of attacks against UN personnel has continued to increase. According to the Organization, staff members face risks of abduction, assault, unlawful detention, and death as a result of armed conflict.

Solidarity, justice, protection

Today's date aims to mobilize the international community to protect UN personnel and peacekeepers; to demand justice for those who have been kidnapped, detained, or attacked; and to strengthen the resolve of states to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers, journalists, and NGO representatives.

The UN emphasizes that protecting personnel is not only a moral obligation, but also a necessary condition for the fulfillment of humanitarian and peacekeeping mandates around the world.

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March 25, 2026 Peace and security

During an emergency session on Wednesday, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution condemning Iran's strikes on the Persian Gulf states.

Meanwhile, strikes against Iran and Israel, as well as Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, continue. Reports indicate that approximately 2,000 US military personnel are preparing to deploy to the region. Meanwhile, Iran has told the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to "non-hostile" vessels not affiliated with the US or Israel.

Shipping under restrictions

The IMO confirmed that it had held consultations with Iran to clarify the criteria under which ships are allowed to pass through the strategically important Strait of HormuzA letter from Iranian authorities sent on Tuesday stated that the strait remains open, but safe passage will only be provided for "non-hostile" vessels.

It also clarifies that “vessels, equipment and any assets belonging to the aggressor parties, namely the United States and the Israeli regime, as well as other participants in the aggression, do not fall under the category of peaceful or non-hostile passage.”

The UN agency noted that the reports received make it clear that some vessels will not be able to transit the strait, and dialogue on this issue must continue. Evacuation remains the IMO's primary objective. about 20 thousand sailors, stuck west of the Strait of Hormuz.

Urgent debate in Geneva

The UN Human Rights Council has begun an "urgent debate" – the eleventh since the Council's creation in 2006.

The Member States agreed to discuss "the recent military aggression launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran on 28 February 2026 against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure."

Another urgent discussion will take place on Friday – at the initiative of Iran, China and Cuba – regarding attack on a school in Minab, which reportedly killed 168 children.

"Chaos" and violations of international law

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk described the situation in the Persian Gulf countries as "chaos" more than three weeks after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran began.

He also noted the "extremely dangerous and unpredictable" developments, pointing to numerous attacks using Iranian drones and missiles on military bases, residential areas and energy infrastructure.

"Many of the attacks in this conflict raise serious questions under international law, which prohibits attacks on civilians and their infrastructure, as well as attacks on military targets, if the harm to civilians is disproportionate," Türk emphasized.

Statements of the parties

An Iranian official reported that since February 28, as a result of Israeli and US strikes, about 45,000 residential buildings have been destroyed in the country, and 53 hospitals and 57 schools have been shelled.

"Today, Iran mourns the loss of more than 1,500 lives, including 300 children," Ali Bahraini said.

At the same time, the United Arab Emirates condemned the ongoing attacks by Iran, stressing that it has never allowed its airspace to be used to launch strikes against Iran.

"The contradiction between Iran's claims of good-neighbourly relations and its actions in practice, including attempts to justify attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure such as airports, ports, oil facilities and tourism infrastructure, cannot be ignored," said UAE spokesman Jamal Al Musharrah.

Resolution and disagreements

The Human Rights Council adopted a resolution related to the current debate, condemning Iran's "egregious attacks" on Gulf states and demanding an end to "all unprovoked attacks" on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan.

However, the document does not mention the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which started the conflict, as pointed out by the Indonesian delegation.

"The text does not address the attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran, nor Israeli strikes on Lebanon, which continue to worsen the situation,” the country’s representatives said.

Switzerland, in turn, supported the resolution, noting that “Iran’s attacks go beyond the right to self-defense.”

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March 24, 2026 Peace and security

A new wave of Russian strikes on Ukrainian territory has resulted in the death and injury of civilians, as well as the destruction of critical infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk, Odessa, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, and other regions.

According to available reports, the strikes hit residential buildings, kindergartens, and stores. Humanitarian organizations are providing first aid, psychological support, repair materials, and other emergency services to those affected.

On the eve, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo, speaking to the Security Council, stated that the situation in the country "worse than ever".

The situation around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in southern Ukraine was today disconnected from the 750 kV Dniprovska transmission line. As a result, the facility is dependent on a single backup line for external power supply.

The station has been under Russian control since March 4, 2022, and has been repeatedly damaged by shelling since then.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said the agency's experts are monitoring the situation and consulting with both sides on establishing a local ceasefire that would allow the damaged power line to be repaired.

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March 24, 2026 Peace and security

The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: more than 130,000 people have arrived in Syria from Lebanon, the population of Haiti is suffering from violence at the hands of criminal gangs and security forces, settler attacks on Palestinians continue, and one in five cases of tuberculosis in Europe and Central Asia remains undetected.

Mass displacement in Lebanon

Since the beginning of March, against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East, people have arrived in Syria from Lebanon. more than 130 thousand people, and over 1 million have fled their homes and remain on Lebanese territory. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported this today. In Lebanon, more than 134,000 people are housed in 644 collective centers. Most are staying with relatives, in host communities, or in rented accommodation. Some are forced to sleep in cars or outdoors. IOM calls for sustained international support for humanitarian efforts in countries in the region.

Violence in Haiti

Criminal gangs continue build influence in Haiti, seizing key sea and land routes, while police in the crisis-ridden country are accused of using "disproportionate lethal force and extrajudicial killings." A new report from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights describes how the growing influence of gangs is devastating the lives of Haitians amid ongoing bloodshed—more than 5,500 people died last year alone. Violence is also being perpetrated by Haitian security forces, private security companies, and vigilante groups.

Palestinian territories

Since the reopening of the Rafah crossing last Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners have supported the medical evacuation of 16 patients and 30 accompanying persons from Gaza. The UN is reiterating its calls for the opening of additional crossings and the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian operations. Meanwhile, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns that settler attacks on Palestinians continue in the West Bank. Several attacks have been recorded over the past few days, resulting in casualties, property damage, and displacement.

Tuberculosis incidence

March 24 marks World Tuberculosis Day. Tuberculosis remains unnoticed in the European Region of the World Health Organization (WHO). every fifth case of this disease, and the rate of drug-resistant forms of the disease remains one of the highest in the world, according to a new report from the WHO and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. According to data for 2024, 161,569 new and relapsed cases of tuberculosis were registered in 51 countries in the region—only 79 percent of the estimated number of cases. The WHO estimates that approximately 204,000 people have been infected in the region.

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March 24, 2026 International law

UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the March 20 drone strike on a teaching hospital in Sudan's East Darfur state. The death toll from the "horrific attack" continues to rise amid a "sharp increase" in drone strikes against civilians and infrastructure this year, UN agencies reported on Tuesday.

The attack on a hospital in the East Darfur capital of El Daein occurred late on Friday evening. It marked the beginning of a new round of escalation in the brutal conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Intervention Forces, which erupted in April 2023.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the death toll has risen to 70, including seven women and 13 children. Search and rescue operations are underway at the scene. Among the casualties are also medical workers: one doctor and two nurses. The number of injured, according to the latest data, stands at 146.

The UN chief demanded that all parties to the conflict comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law, which provides special protection for medical personnel and healthcare facilities and prohibits attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. He called for an immediate de-escalation and cessation of hostilities.

The Secretary-General also reiterated his call on the parties to engage with mediators, including his Personal Envoy for Sudan, to achieve a sustainable ceasefire. The UN expressed its readiness to support tangible steps to end the fighting and chart a path to lasting peace.

Medical facilities have become military targets

Since April 2023, according to the WHO, more than 200 attacks on health facilities have been confirmed in Sudan, resulting in the deaths of over 2,000 people.

"An attack on a hospital is not just an attack on a building; it is an attack on people seeking medical care, on the medical workers risking their lives to save others, and on the very possibility of surviving this crisis," said Hala Khudari, WHO Deputy Representative in Sudan.

"Sudan is approaching its third year of armed conflict, and attacks on the healthcare system continue," she stressed, noting that medical facilities, ambulances, medical staff and patients "have been repeatedly targeted."

The attack on the hospital in El Daein has effectively forced its closure, and now patients "may have to travel more than 160 kilometers to reach the next higher-level hospital, which is particularly difficult for those in need of specialized care," a WHO spokeswoman explained.

The hospital that was hit served more than two million people in the city itself, as well as in nine other districts in East Darfur.

Search for the guilty

Asked who was responsible for the attack, UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) spokesperson Marta Hurtado said that while the perpetrators have not yet been identified, both sides in the conflict are actively using drones.

"We call on both sides to immediately stop using this type of weaponry," she said.

Hurtado warned of an increase in drone strikes in Sudan this year, which "highlights the devastating impact of high-tech and relatively cheap weapons in densely populated areas."

According to her, from January 1 to March 15, more than 500 civilians were killed as a result of such strikes, the vast majority of them in three states of the Kordofan region.

Strikes in Chad

A UN Human Rights Office spokeswoman also said that "the use of drones is extending beyond Sudan, creating a serious risk of further escalation with regional implications."

She recalled last week's drone strikes on villages in Chad, near the Sudan-Chad border, following earlier ground offensives by the Rapid Reaction Force.

“The ongoing attacks targeting civilians and destroying civilian infrastructure raise serious concerns about compliance with international humanitarian law, including the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution, and may amount to war crimes,” Hurtado concluded, calling for an end to “the arms flows that fuel this conflict.”

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March 24, 2026 Healthcare

In the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region, one in five tuberculosis cases remains undetected, and the rate of drug-resistant forms of the disease remains among the highest in the world. This was stated in a joint report published Tuesday by the WHO and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

According to 2024 data, 161,569 new and relapsed cases of tuberculosis were registered in 51 countries in the region—only 79 percent of the estimated number of cases. The WHO estimates that approximately 204,000 people have been infected in the region. Underdiagnosis remains a key problem: people who are not diagnosed promptly continue to transmit the infection and face more severe forms of the disease.

The situation in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EU/EEA) is also alarming experts. In 2024, 38,249 cases of tuberculosis were registered there, but one in five patients who started treatment fails to receive follow-up testing within a year. This gap persists even among children under 15.

Despite overall declines in TB incidence and mortality—by 39 percent and 49 percent, respectively, since 2015—the region remains significantly behind the End TB Strategy targets. Progress in the EU/EEA has been even slower: TB incidence has declined by 33 percent, while mortality has declined by only 17 percent.

Drug resistance

The European Region bears a disproportionately high share of the global burden of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. In 2024, 26,845 cases of the disease resistant to rifampicin or multiple other drugs were confirmed here.

European rates significantly exceed global ones: 23 percent of new cases in the region are multidrug-resistant (compared to only 3.2 percent globally), and among previously treated patients, resistance is detected in 51 percent of cases (compared to 16 percent globally). This makes the region one of the most problematic globally.

"A Missed Opportunity"

"One in five people with tuberculosis in the European Region remains undetected, and this isn't just a failure to diagnose—it's a missed opportunity to prevent suffering and further transmission," said Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe. He emphasized that accelerating diagnosis, switching to shorter, oral regimens, and strengthening monitoring can put countries back on track to achieve their goals.

Additional challenges: HIV, prisons and childhood illnesses

The report records 23,000 cases of TB and HIV co-occurrence, 80 percent of which occur in Russia and Ukraine. Despite high testing rates, antiretroviral therapy coverage remains below target.

The situation in prisons is particularly alarming: the incidence rate there reaches 121.6 cases per 100,000 people – 13 times higher than the regional average.

In several European countries, the incidence rate of tuberculosis among children under four years of age exceeds 10 cases per 100,000 people, indicating persistent disparities within the region.

Commenting on the findings of the report's authors, ECDC Director Pamela Rendi-Wagner noted that progress in recent years in Europe has been insufficient: "To achieve the 2030 targets, sustained efforts in early detection and support of patients throughout their treatment are needed."

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