Published on: 2026-04-08
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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Events of the week: death of peacekeepers in Lebanon, report on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, economic consequences of the escalation in the Middle East, reaction to the Israeli death penalty law, historic resolution of the General Assembly on strengthening the UN system, as well as increasing repression in the Middle East.
A month after the start of the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, reports continue to come in about new strikes and an increase in the number of casualties, including among UN Interim Force personnel in Lebanon. >
The situation of the residents of Afghanistan, especially women and girls, continues to “rapidly worsen”
The ongoing military escalation in the Middle East could lead to a large-scale rollback in the socio-economic development of Arab countries. This is the main conclusion of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report, presented on Tuesday in Amman, Jordan.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday called on Israel to repeal a law adopted by the country’s parliament on March 30 that restores the death penalty in a formulation practically applicable only to Palestinians.
The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a historic resolution aimed at strengthening how UN mandates are formed, implemented, and reviewed — decisions by member states that define the work of the Organization.
The war in the Middle East has threatened the economic stability of the countries of South Asia. Experts from the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) warn: the region is facing unprecedented risks, but they could become a catalyst for a transition to renewable energy sources.
Since the beginning of the strikes by the USA and Israel against Iran, pressure on civil society and freedom of expression in the Middle East has significantly increased, which has exacerbated the already existing atmosphere of tension against the backdrop of numerous conflicts and crises. This was warned on Wednesday by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk.
The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a deep crisis that could gradually affect the entire global economy. This is reported by experts from the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). >
The Middle East crisis has been ongoing for the second month, and the UN Secretary-General >
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