Top Stories of the Day | Thursday: Afghanistan, Gaza, Sudan, Qatar

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September 11, 2025 UN

The main news of the day in the UN and in the world: local UN employees are not allowed to enter the Organization's premises in Afghanistan, the number of children diagnosed with malnutrition is growing in Gaza, the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General is on a visit to Sudan, the Security Council held a meeting in connection with the Israeli strikes on Qatar.

UN Women in Afghanistan

The UN said on Thursday that de facto Afghan security forces had prevented local female UN staff from entering the country several days earlier. enter the territory of the UN complexes in Kabul. The restriction was soon extended to UN offices across the country, with the de facto authorities sending written notices or warning UN agencies verbally of their decision. Security forces are present at the entrances to UN offices in Kabul, Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif to ensure compliance with the new rule. The UN is calling for the restrictions to be lifted immediately and for women staff to be allowed to continue their work.

Children in Gaza

Share children with signs of acute malnutrition in the Gaza Strip reached 13.5 percent in August. In Gaza City, where famine was officially confirmed last month, the hospitalization rate for children with malnutrition reached 19 percent. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is working to expand food supplies and distribute them with partners at some 140 sites across the Strip. Following the partial resumption of commercial deliveries to Gaza, the range of products in markets has expanded and prices have begun to fall. However, many items remain unavailable or too expensive.

Secretary General's Envoy to Sudan

The Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, is in East Africa. He met with Sudanese political leaders in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, and will now travel to Sudan for talks with the authorities and Sudanese society. During his visit, Lamamra will emphasize the need for constructive dialogue to achieve peace and discuss the protection of civilians. He also continues to work to coordinate international mediation efforts with the African Union, including preparations for a ministerial meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Security Council on Qatar

The UN Security Council held a meeting on the Israeli strike on Qatar. Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo called it a worrying escalation, “especially given that the target was people who were reportedly gathered to discuss the latest US offer for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip.” She recalled that the UN chief condemned the strike as a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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UN: Already dire situation for internally displaced persons has worsened

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September 10, 2025 Refugees and migrants

It is the most vulnerable groups of the population that are most likely to flee their homes and seek refuge elsewhere, and their situation has worsened in recent years, according to a report released today by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Global Data Institute (GDI) and the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC).

“This report is the first to show internal displacement around the world not just as dots on a map, but as human lives… It is about much more than just losing one’s home,” said IOM Deputy Director of Operations Ugochi Daniels.

"This reminds us that protecting the rights and dignity of displaced persons requires urgent action," he added.

The report presents the first global analysis of communities in areas where internal displacement has occurred. The study shows that 88 per cent of these communities have more children than the global average, 93 per cent have lower incomes, and more than 60 per cent have lower than average levels of education and shorter life expectancy.

The data also shows that the situation has worsened in recent years. In 2018, internal displacement occurred in areas where 28 percent of the population were children, and in 2024, this figure rose to 40 percent. The average annual income of the population in the affected areas has dropped sharply, from $11,800 in 2018 to $1,600 in 2024.

The study also highlights significant differences between communities affected by different causes. For example, populations displaced by drought, such as those in Ethiopia and Somalia, are predominantly young (18 years old on average) with low annual incomes ($2,400) and many children (43 percent). These communities have low levels of education (three years of schooling) and an average life expectancy of 61 years.

In contrast, those displaced by wildfires, mostly along the West Coast, are older (35.7 years old on average), have high levels of education (12.6 years of schooling on average), long life expectancies (80 years), and high annual incomes ($79,000). Nineteen percent of them have children.

The study also found that displacement due to storms and floods primarily affects agricultural populations, while displacement due to drought is more common among pastoralist communities. Displacement due to conflict and wildfires is most common in urban and semi-urban areas.

The analysis by IDMC and the International Organization for Migration combines location-based data representing 349 million cases of internal displacement or forced displacement of people worldwide between 2018 and 2024 with high-resolution global maps showing demographic and socio-economic variables.

The report comes amid a global decline in humanitarian funding. Governments and organisations need detailed, disaggregated information on people affected by displacement to tailor aid to the specific needs of communities. The findings offer a basis for both optimising humanitarian assistance and long-term development planning.

“Reliable data gives governments and partners the facts to identify who is most at risk and target resources where they are needed most,” said IDMC Director Alexandra Bilak.

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UN Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting Over Israeli Strikes on Qatar

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September 11, 2025 Peace and security

Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Thursday, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo called Israel's strike on Qatar "an alarming escalation" given that "the strike targeted people who had reportedly gathered to discuss the latest US proposal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip."

The UN Security Council meeting on Thursday was requested by delegations from Algeria, Pakistan and Somalia in connection with the September 9 Israeli attack on leaders of the Palestinian group Hamas, who were in the Qatari capital Doha at the time. The initiative to hold the Security Council meeting was supported by France and Great Britain.

"Violation of sovereignty"

DiCarlo recalled that in his statement, the UN Secretary-General called the attack “a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar” and called on Member States to respect international law and the principles of the UN Charter. “The sovereignty and territorial integrity of any State, including Qatar, a valuable partner in peacekeeping efforts, must be respected,” the rapporteur emphasized.

The attack killed the son of Hamas's top negotiator, Khalil al-Hayi, his office manager and three other staff members, the group said. Hamas's leadership, they said, survived. Qatar reported the death of one security official and the wounding of several others.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry, DiCarlo noted, quickly condemned the attack, calling it a "criminal assault" and "a flagrant violation of all international norms and laws" that poses a "grave threat to the security and stability" of the country.

Israel claimed responsibility for the strike. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was a "completely independent Israeli operation" in response to the September 8 attack in Jerusalem, which was claimed by Hamas.

Many countries and regional organizations, including the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, expressed concern and condemned Israel's actions.

The situation in Gaza and the entire region

“In a month, we will mark the second anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks that started the conflict in Gaza,” DiCarlo recalled. In the two years since, she said, tens of thousands of people, mostly civilians, have been killed, and Gaza itself has been virtually destroyed. The situation in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, also continues to deteriorate. The escalation has also affected other countries in the region – Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen.

Keep the door open for negotiations

“The Israeli attack on Doha could open a new and dangerous chapter in this devastating conflict,” DiCarlo warned, noting that Qatar, along with Egypt and the United States, is playing a key role in mediating a ceasefire and the release of hostages. She thanked the country’s leadership for its “unwavering commitment and constructive diplomacy.”

“Any action that undermines mediation and dialogue weakens trust in conflict resolution mechanisms,” DiCarlo said. Maintaining the integrity of negotiation channels is critical to building trust between the parties and protecting the norms that underpin diplomacy and peacebuilding, she said.

“Lasting and just solutions to the crises in the Middle East cannot be achieved through violence and military action,” the Deputy Secretary-General emphasized.

The need for a ceasefire and the release of hostages

DiCarlo concluded her remarks by calling on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and recommit to diplomacy: “The urgency to reach a ceasefire and release the hostages in Gaza has never been greater. Make a deal. Free the hostages. End the suffering of the people of Gaza.”

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Top Stories of the Day | Wednesday: Poland, Gaza, Haiti, Iran

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September 10, 2025 UN

The main news of the day in the UN and in the world: Secretary General on Russian military drones in Poland, evacuation and famine in Gaza, humanitarian crisis in Haiti, Iran and the IAEA resume cooperation.

Russian drones in Poland

UN Secretary General alarmed by reports that Russian military drones violated Polish airspace, causing damage to residential areas. The incident, which reportedly occurred during yet another major Russian drone and missile strike on Ukraine, demonstrates the regional impact of the conflict and the real risk of its widening. The UN stresses the need for a complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire, as well as a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace, concluded with respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, in accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the United Nations, international law and relevant resolutions.

The situation in Gaza

UN aid agencies and their partners warn that nearly a million civilians in Gaza City, ordered to evacuate by the Israeli military, cannot do so safely. Palestinians trying to leave the northern enclave face dangerous and difficult roads, overcrowded shelters and prohibitive transport costs. Meanwhile, 361 people in Gaza have died of malnutrition since the war began nearly two years ago, including 130 children, according to the latest figures from the World Health Organization.

The crisis in Haiti

UN Emergency Relief Coordinator and Deputy Secretary-General Tom Fletcher, who is concluding his visit to the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince today, stressed that the country needs urgent supporte amid ongoing violence, hunger and the spread of cholera. On Wednesday, he visited a centre where women and girls who have experienced gender-based and sexual violence can receive health and psychosocial services, supported by the UN Population Fund. Fletcher called for increased humanitarian funding to help the people of Haiti.

IAEA-Iran Cooperation

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi signed the Agreement on Practical Arrangements for the Implementation of Safeguards in Iran, i.e. about resuming cooperation. Grossi made a statement on Wednesday detailing the significance of the document. The IAEA chief recalled that after the attacks on nuclear facilities in Iran in June of this year, the agency's inspection work in the country was completely suspended. Iran and the IAEA will now resume cooperation on a comprehensive basis.

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UN chief on Russian drones violating Polish airspace

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September 10, 2025 Peace and security

The UN Secretary-General is concerned about reports that Russian military drones violated Polish airspace last night, causing damage to residential areas, the UN chief's spokesman Stephane Dujarric said at a briefing for journalists today.

Dujarric said the incident, which reportedly occurred during yet another major Russian drone and missile strike on Ukraine, demonstrates the regional impact of the conflict and the real risk of it spreading.

The UN emphasizes the need for a complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire, as well as a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace concluded on the conditions of respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine in accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the United Nations, international law and relevant resolutions.

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Gang violence, hunger and instability continue to plague Haiti; UN calls for help

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September 10, 2025 Humanitarian aid

The situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate: armed groups control much of the country, half of the population suffers from food shortages, and the number of internally displaced people has reached unprecedented levels, tripling in the past year alone to more than one million. Mass displacement continues into 2025.

On Wednesday, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher called on the international community to provide more support to the people of Haiti.

"I feel ashamed for the world, for the fact that we can't show more compassion, more kindness, that we don't want to acknowledge what these people are going through," Fletcher said.

"I have heard stories of people whose lives have been devastated by violence. They desperately need to regain their sense of safety, dignity and hope. I refuse to believe that we cannot do more for them," he added.

"They don't want to be here."

For more than a year, armed gangs have controlled much of the capital Port-au-Prince and its environs. They commit murders, rapes, loot schools and hospitals, and kidnap children to fight.

Today, up to half of the participants in armed groups are children, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

Tom Fletcher has personally met with families who have suffered violence and are forced to live in makeshift camps.

"They want to live like everyone else. They don't want to be here. They want to rebuild their lives, they want their children to get an education, health care, clean water."

"I lost everything"

Kashmina Jean-Michel lost her beauty salon after a gang attack.

"The shooting started at five in the morning. I lost everything – my property, my business. But the most important thing for me was to save my children. I had no choice but to run away immediately," she said.

"Today I live in a cramped room in poverty. Only one child can be with me, the rest are forced to live with friends," the woman adds.

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Tom Fletcher said many of the families he spoke to had already been forced to relocate two or three times.

Innocent Fanjo, a manager at one of the camps for internally displaced persons, described the current difficulties: "This space was not designed for so many people. There is a problem with food: there is enough food only until midday, but what do people do then, at three or four o'clock in the afternoon? They also have to eat something."

Education for youth

Despite the difficult situation, there are organizations in Haiti that continue to provide support to the population. The OCCED'H youth center in Port-au-Prince works with teenagers and young adults from affected areas where access to education and vocational training is extremely limited.

Almost 300 students gain practical skills at the center. One of them, Fanny Sagess, is learning to create leather goods. “I like to develop my creative abilities, and if you take it seriously and put your heart into it, it can help you gain economic independence,” she says.

"We have to do more"

After visiting the centre, Fletcher noted: “We can find ways to counteract the crisis, the sense of despair and decline, here… young people learn to cut hair, do manicures and pedicures, weave bracelets, repair motorcycles. But most importantly, they rebuild their lives.”

He stressed that the world must extend a helping hand to Haiti and called for increased financial support for humanitarian operations in the country. Of the $908 million needed to meet the most urgent needs, only $108 million has been raised.

"I can't believe we're having such a hard time raising funds… We have to do more," Fletcher said.

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Can South-South cooperation be the key to sustainable development and the revival of multilateralism?

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In practice, South-South cooperation is a process by which developing countries, regardless of their geographical location, seek to achieve individual or common development goals through the sharing of knowledge, skills and resources. This process involves governments, regional organizations, civil society, academia and the private sector.

The experiences and aspirations of most countries in the so-called Global South overlap: they continue to shape their postcolonial futures and strive to meet the needs of their people. Their interactions are therefore built on the principles of solidarity, justice, respect for sovereignty and national leadership – without imposing conditions or unachievable demands.

To support these efforts in the international arena and within the UN system, the General Assembly established the UN Office for South-South Cooperation, which has operated under the auspices of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) since 1974.

The Office uses the potential of collaboration to fulfil its unique mandate to promote and advance South-South cooperation and triangular cooperation, in which two or more developing countries work together with the support of a developed country or international organisation.

The Office assists in the development and implementation of policy strategies, manages development funds (mostly financed by countries of the South) and mobilizes financing. It also facilitates the exchange of knowledge, technology, innovative solutions and best practices – including through the online platform South-South Galaxy.

New opportunities and innovations

In an exclusive interview with UN News ahead of September 12, South-South Cooperation Day Dima Al-Khatib, Director of the UN Office for South-South Cooperation, stressed that countries of the South have “enormous potential to advance development” as they account for 80 percent of the world’s population, as well as inexhaustible human and natural resources and an innovative spirit.

According to her, the theme chosen for the International Day of South-South Cooperation – “New Opportunities and Innovation through South-South and Triangular Cooperation” – could not be more relevant now: “Countries of the Global South not only face challenges, but also develop solutions, promote innovation, and we must support, encourage and highlight their leading role in these areas.”

A New Approach to Development Financing

Countries in the Global South face multiple interconnected crises, including rising geopolitical tensions, debt burdens, digital inequality, and social disruption – all while humanitarian funding from developed countries declines.

This reality is prompting developing countries to increasingly turn to cooperation among themselves, which al-Khatib said has become “one of the most important instruments for financing development.”

"I believe this trend will intensify as official development assistance declines and countries look for effective alternatives. South-South and triangular cooperation have already proven their effectiveness," she added.

She said recent research by the Office had shown that South-South cooperation could change economic patterns, create jobs and develop local capacity – in countries such as Ethiopia, Paraguay and Rwanda, among others.

Prospects in the Middle East

The Middle East is home to important projects with great potential for South-South cooperation in renewable energy, digital transformation and climate change adaptation. Morocco’s experience in building large-scale solar power plants has become a model for similar projects in sub-Saharan Africa.

Dima Al-Khatib noted that the Gulf countries not only provide financial assistance to other countries during times of crisis, but also become leaders in exchanging experiences. For example, Saudi Arabia shares its developments in the field of seawater desalination with countries suffering from drought.

Al-Khateeb also mentioned Masdar City in the UAE, where research and development of technologies useful for countries in the Global South are carried out. In addition, the Islamic Development Bank plays a key role in facilitating knowledge sharing among its 57 member states and supporting initiatives in irrigation, sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient infrastructure.

The driving force behind multilateralism

Touching on the tense international political situation, Dima Al-Khatib said South-South cooperation could be a “driving force” for renewing and strengthening multilateralism, but stressed that it “can never replace cooperation among all countries.”

She noted that countries in the Global South are coming together and demonstrating leadership – notably through the India-UN Partnership Fund and the India-Brazil-South Africa Fund. This, she said, demonstrates the power of collective action and “sends a powerful signal that cross-border cooperation is possible and effective.”

The head of the Office stressed that there should be no division between the countries of the Global North and the Global South. “We must build bridges,” she said, adding that the UN is capable of taking on this task, since the United Nations is “that important structure that treats all countries equally.”

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International Organization for Migration expands aid to Afghanistan

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September 11, 2025 Humanitarian aid

Following the recent earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN agency, is scaling up its aid. IOM is urgently appealing for $16.8 million to help 134,000 people affected, many of whom have been forced to flee their homes.

People need shelter, tents, blankets and basic necessities. The population needs medical care, psychosocial support, as well as access to clean water and hygiene. Women and girls are at increased risk in the current situation, including due to the lack of privacy.

"Families have lost everything and are now forced to sleep in the open, without shelter, food or clean water," said IOM Deputy Director General Ugochi Daniels.

"As winter approaches, their situation will only get worse unless they receive urgent support," he added.

Afghanistan already faces numerous challenges, including the return of more than 1.7 million Afghans from Iran and Pakistan in 2025 and an economic crisis. Without the necessary funding for operations in Afghanistan, millions of people will be left without support.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake on August 31 caused significant damage to the country. A second magnitude 6.2 quake followed on September 4, causing more damage and triggering rockfalls that blocked key roads.

Families have lost everything and are now forced to sleep in the open, without shelter, food or clean water.

As of September 9, IOM and its partners estimate that more than 2,100 people have been killed, 3,600 injured and almost half a million people affected. Around 7,000 homes have been destroyed. The provinces of Kunar, Nangarhar and parts of Laghman have been hit the hardest.

IOM and partner staff have visited more than 80 villages in 10 affected districts. Despite blocked roads and damaged infrastructure, IOM has provided emergency assistance to nearly 2,000 families in Nangarhar and Kunar, and will soon send humanitarian convoys to the disaster area to help nearly 3,000 more families.

Mobile medical teams treated more than 1,200 people, including those who were injured. Patients requiring further care were referred to hospitals, and nearly 120 people received psychosocial support.

The affected provinces are home to some 3.7 million people, including nearly 800,000 internally displaced people and Afghan returnees, many of whom are already living in dire conditions, according to the IOM. Continued assistance will be critical as winter sets in.

IOM calls on donors to urgently provide funding to strengthen the response to support Afghans in the difficult months ahead.

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Child malnutrition in Gaza exceeds July record in August

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September 11, 2025 Humanitarian aid

Child malnutrition in the Gaza Strip continues to deteriorate rapidly, with UNICEF-verified data for August showing record levels of acute malnutrition among children surveyed.

The proportion of children showing signs of acute malnutrition reached 13.5 percent in August, up from 8.3 percent in July, the study found. In Gaza City, where famine was officially confirmed last month, the hospitalization rate for children with malnutrition reached 19 percent, up from 16 percent in July.

In August, 12,800 children were diagnosed with acute malnutrition in the sector. However, the total number screened fell due to the closure of ten outpatient centres due to evacuation orders and increased fighting. In July, with greater screening capacity and less military activity, 13,000 cases were identified.

The proportion of children hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition, the most dangerous form, has risen sharply: it was 23 percent in August, up from 12 percent six months earlier.

Closure of food centers

“One in five children in Gaza was diagnosed with acute malnutrition in August, and every one of them needed the support UNICEF provides,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. “While we have been able to deliver more humanitarian aid, the military escalation has led to the closure of a number of feeding centres, leaving children even more vulnerable. No child should suffer from malnutrition.”

With limited or no access to shelter and basic services, ongoing fighting is causing massive civilian casualties and the near-total destruction of vital systems that children need to survive, UNICEF warns.

In addition to young children, pregnant and breastfeeding women are particularly affected. With nutrition services cut and no sustainable support, the risks to mothers and babies are extremely high. Already, one in five babies in Gaza is born prematurely or underweight.

Expanding supplies

UNICEF is working to scale up the supply of life-saving food and distribute it with partners to around 140 sites across the sector. Stocks of ready-to-use therapeutic foods have increased and should cover the treatment of acute malnutrition until the end of the year. However, other critical food supplies for infants and pregnant and lactating women are in short supply.

Following the partial resumption of commercial supplies to Gaza, the range of products available in markets has expanded and prices have begun to fall. However, many items remain unavailable or too expensive for the most vulnerable families.

UNICEF stresses the urgent need to increase food aid to Gaza, improve its delivery and accessibility, and ensure supplies of food, fuel, gas, shelter and inputs for food production. It is vital to rebuild the health system, maintain primary health care and ensure a stable supply of medical supplies. It is also essential to restore commercial flows, market mechanisms and local food production to avoid the worst effects of famine.

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UN calls for lifting restrictions on female staff access to its premises in Afghanistan

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September 11, 2025 UN

The UN said on Thursday that de facto Afghan security forces had blocked local UN staff and contractors from entering UN compounds in Kabul several days earlier.

The restriction soon extended to UN offices across the country, with de facto authorities sending written notices or warning UN agencies verbally of their decision. Security forces are present at the entrances to UN offices in Kabul, Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif to ensure compliance with the new rule.

The United Nations has also received reports of attempts by de facto security forces to prevent local female staff from entering sites in areas providing support to women and girls affected by the recent earthquakes. Female staff have also been barred from operations to help Afghan refugees returning from Iran and Pakistan.

The UN system in Afghanistan is engaging with the de facto authorities and calling for the immediate lifting of restrictions so that local staff can continue their work.

The actions of the de facto authorities are in contradiction to the agreements reached earlier with the UN. These agreements allowed the UN to support people across the country with a principled and culturally sensitive approach, ensuring that assistance is delivered by women, for women.

The delivery of aid to hundreds of thousands of women, men and children in earthquake-hit areas of eastern Afghanistan and along the Afghan-Iranian and Pakistani borders is now under threat.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and UN agencies in the country have made temporary adjustments to their operations to protect staff and assess options for continuing operations.

The ban on the movement of UN personnel and the obstruction of UN operations are a violation of international rules on the privileges and immunities of UN personnel, the Organization recalls.

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