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March 5, 2026 UN

The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: violence in the Middle East continues, dozens of suspects in the sexual exploitation of children have been arrested with the support of the UNODC, inequality issues were discussed at the Human Rights Council, and the UN celebrates the International Day of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness.

Escalation in the Middle East

Military action in the Middle East have been going on for six days nowAccording to media reports, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and several Persian Gulf countries are suffering from drone, missile, and air strikes. NATO forces reportedly intercepted a missile fired from Iran at Turkey, though Tehran denies these claims. A new wave of displacement in Lebanon has forced more than 58,000 people to flee their homes in just two days. Many are sheltering in overcrowded public schools. Attacks on medical facilities have increased. Over the past week, the World Health Organization has confirmed 13 attacks on medical facilities in Iran and one in Lebanon.

Global inequality

Inequality is becoming one of the main factors determining the lives of millions around the world. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk saidSpeaking Thursday at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, he said that over the past two decades, the richest one percent of the population has received 41 percent of the world's new wealth, while the poorest half of the population has received only about one percent. Debt burdens remain a major driver of inequality between countries. In 2024, developing countries will pay a record $415 billion in debt interest – more than double what they paid ten years ago. The UN is calling for changes to the financial system, which exacerbates inequality.

Sexual exploitation of children

As a result of the international operation, 60 people were arrested on charges in sexual crimes against children, and the identities of 65 minor victims were established, who were released and provided assistance. The operation, conducted under the auspices of Interpol and with the support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), was the culmination of months of efforts by law enforcement agencies in nine countries in Central and North America and the Caribbean. It was aimed at combating the production and distribution of materials derived from the sexual exploitation and abuse of children.

Disarmament and non-proliferation

Humanity's dream of peace is in danger, the UN Secretary-General warned. Antonio Guterres in his message on the occasion International Day of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, which is celebrated annually on March 5. According to the UN chief, the threat of nuclear weapons use has reached its highest level in decades, and military spending is astronomical. Meanwhile, new technologies are making conflicts even more bloody. "We must lower the temperature," Guterres said, calling on world leaders to "step back from the dangerous brink and stop waving the nuclear cudgel."

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March 5, 2026 Peace and security

The UN is "extremely concerned and disturbed by the drone attack on Azerbaijani territory," UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated in response to a reporter's question during a daily briefing.

He called the attack "yet another example of the widening of the conflict" and the involvement of another country. "This is a clear violation of Azerbaijan's sovereignty," the UN official emphasized. "We do not want to see further escalation and we want to see respect for international law."

According to a statement from the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, Iranian drones struck the Azerbaijani city of Nakhchivan on Thursday. The Nakhchivan airport building was damaged.

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March 5, 2026 Sustainable Development Goals

Why are private companies reaping superprofits while too many people lack access to food, housing, and healthcare? Inequality is becoming one of the main factors determining the lives of millions around the world. This was stated by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Thursday.

According to him, today, one in four people in the world is at risk of being left without adequate food, and a third of the population lacks access to decent housing. More than half of workers are employed in the informal economy, without paid sick leave, maternity leave, or other forms of social protection. This is especially true for women: almost 60 percent of working women on the planet work in the informal sector.

Global inequality continues to grow. Over the past two decades, the richest one percent of the population has received 41 percent of the world's new wealth, while the share of the other half the poorest population accounted for only about one percent.

The economy must serve people

One of the causes of inequality between countries remains the debt burden. In 2024, developing countries paid a record $415 billion in debt interest – more than double the amount they paid ten years ago. These payments, according to Türk, reduce resources that could be allocated to education, healthcare, and social protection.

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"We cannot accept a future in which only a few prosper and billions are left behind," Türk stressed.

The High Commissioner called for reform of the international financial system, a rethinking of debt policy, and expanded access to social protection. He also noted the need to move away from gross domestic product as the primary indicator of development. According to him, the true measure of progress should be human well-being and the equitable distribution of economic benefits.

Innovation with social benefit

The issue of making economic growth more equitable was also discussed at another event organized by the UN system this week. Mariana Mazzucato, an economist, professor at University College London, and founder of the Institute for Innovation and Public Value, speaking at the International Labour Organization (ILO) Innovation Day, emphasized that industrial policy should be aimed at achieving the public good.

According to Mazzucato, governments spend billions of dollars annually on subsidies, tax breaks, and public procurement, but such investments are often made without clear commitments from companies. She argues that if the private sector receives taxpayer funds, it must commit to improving working conditions, raising wages, using energy-efficient supply chains, and reinvesting profits.

Conditions for innovation

She cited the energy transition in Germany as an example. The state bank provided loans to the steel industry contingent on reducing material intensity in production and transitioning to resource recycling and reuse technologies. According to Mazzucato, these conditions helped spur the development of "green steel" in the country.

The economist emphasized that public procurement can also be a powerful tool for innovation. For example, school meal programs can be used not only to provide lunches but also to support sustainable agriculture, local production, and healthier diets for children.

She also pointed to the US experience in developing legislation to support the semiconductor industry. Companies receiving government subsidies were required to meet a number of conditions, including workforce training plans and providing affordable childcare for workers on major projects. According to her, such requirements help ensure that public investments deliver public benefits.

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March 5, 2026 Peace and security

An international operation resulted in the arrest of 60 individuals charged with child sex crimes, and the identification of 65 underage victims, who were released and provided with assistance. The operation, conducted under the auspices of Interpol and with the support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), was the culmination of months of efforts by law enforcement agencies in nine countries across Central and North America and the Caribbean.

Operation Eclipse, which concluded in January 2026, targeted the production and distribution of child sexual exploitation and abuse materials. Particular attention was paid to identifying victims and reopening old, dead-end investigations.

Key cases

In Panama, authorities have identified a victim who remained unidentified in INTERPOL's Child Sexual Exploitation Database for over a decade. This breakthrough was made possible by the work of the Latin American and Caribbean Victim Identification Task Force, supported by the UNODC. This allowed police to gather crucial evidence for the trial, identify two additional victims, and provide protection and assistance services to the victim.

In the Dominican Republic, two suspects have been arrested in connection with a child sexual abuse case, including the production and possession of related materials. The victims, aged 10 to 13, are receiving necessary support. One parent of one victim is accused of aiding and abetting the crimes. The second suspect is a transnational criminal who lived with the victims. During the arrest, additional materials were discovered indicating further abuse.

In Costa Rica, police investigated a series of Interpol files dating back more than ten years. A specialized unit was able to confirm the identity of the victim, who was a teenager at the time of the crime. The perpetrator initially posed as a celebrity online, then used psychological pressure, sexual blackmail, and threats against the victim's family.

In a separate development, a bilateral meeting between Panama and the Dominican Republic led to the identification of two suspects wanted by Panamanian authorities on charges of sexual crimes. Both were located in the Dominican Republic, and extradition proceedings have been initiated.

Affected children

Most of the identified victims were between the ages of five and 13, with approximately 80 percent being girls. These data indicate a disproportionately high rate of violence against girls, although prevention and response measures must also take into account the needs of boys, UNODC emphasizes. All victims were minors at the time of the crimes; after their rescue, they received protection and assistance from national authorities.

The alleged perpetrators had various connections to their victims, including family members, acquaintances, neighbors, teachers, online criminals, and foreign tourists. According to the UNODC, this suggests that there is no single profile of the perpetrator of such crimes.

Bringing the guilty to justice

During the operation, law enforcement and judicial authorities from Latin American countries coordinated investigations, conducted targeted operations, and collected evidence through international cooperation. Interpol provided technical support, real-time intelligence sharing, and strategic guidance. The UN Office, in turn, provided training and technical assistance to investigative and prosecutorial units.

Interpol's Acting Director of Police Services, Cyril Goute, stressed the importance of resolving old cases.

"Investigating long-standing cases is not only a matter of justice and protecting victims, but also of preventing new crimes. Operation Eclipse demonstrates that, thanks to international cooperation and specialized expertise, even years later, crimes can be solved and those responsible brought to justice," he noted.

As part of the operation, participating countries also reviewed 57 INTERPOL notices concerning individuals believed to be within their territories. These included "Red Notices" for internationally wanted criminals and "Blue Notices" aimed at gathering additional information about the identity, location, or activities of suspects. To date, 12 such individuals have been detained. Efforts to locate and extradite the remaining suspects are ongoing.

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