Published on: 2026-05-04
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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Main news of the day at the UN and in the world:ÂAn unstable situation in the Strait of Hormuz, casualties among the peaceful population of Ukraine, deterioration of the health condition of Iranian human rights defender Nargiz Mohammadi, an outbreak of SARS on board a cruise liner.
Hormuz Strait
Against the backdrop of mutual accusations between Iran and the USA over violations of the ceasefire regime in the Strait of Hormuz, the UN once again called on the crews of civilian vessels to exercise “maximum caution.” On Monday, Iran announced that it had struck a US warship, and late Sunday evening, President Donald Trump wrote on social media that the USA would assist ships leaving the strait that have been there for several months.The International Maritime Organization (IMO) stated that escorting civilian vessels by military ships alone will not solve the problem, and called for de-escalation and the conclusion of a long-term agreement to ensure safe navigation.
Strikes on Ukraine
UN humanitarian agencies report that over the past three days, incessant rocket shelling and drone strikes by Russia have caused casualties among the civilian population of Ukraine and damaged civilian infrastructure. In the Dnipropetrovsk region, a bus carrying children was hit, and at least two vehicles of humanitarian organizations were also affected. The UN also received reports that a Ukrainian drone struck a multi-story residential building in Moscow.The UN Secretary-General condemns attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, regardless of where they occur, and calls for a ceasefire, said the UN spokesperson.
Nargiz Mammadli
The UN is monitoring reports about the deterioration of the health condition of the Iranian human rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who is currently imprisoned. The UN Secretary-General calls on the Iranian authorities to provide her with urgent medical assistance, said UN Secretary-General Stefan Dujarric at a briefing in New York. Last week, Mohammadi was transferred from prison to a hospital with a heart condition that poses a serious threat to her life.Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk noted that her condition is aggravated by chronic illnesses caused by many years of detention.
Hantavirus on board a cruise liner
An outbreak of an antivirus on board a cruise liner in the Atlantic Ocean led to the death of three people. One patient is in the intensive care unit in South Africa. The World Health Organization is coordinating the evacuation and medical examination of the ship’s passengers. Currently, one case of illness among passengers has been confirmed. Five more are under investigation. At present, the risk to the general public remains low, and there is no reason to impose travel restrictions, WHO emphasizes.
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