Published on: 2026-06-10
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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Main news of the day at the UN and worldwide: Israeli authorities have reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing in Gaza, the personal envoy of the Secretary-General on the Middle East conflict arrived in Washington, WHO continues to support measures responding to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, the UN opened the 19th session of the Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Situation in Gaza
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that today Israeli authorities have reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing point, which remains the only crossing for permitted goods into the Gaza Strip. The UN and its humanitarian partners continue to support the population of the enclave, despite bureaucratic obstacles and lack of funding. The situation for Gaza residents remains extremely difficult. Tens of thousands of families live in overcrowded shelters, while many others are forced to sleep under the open sky or in damaged buildings.
Conflict in the Middle East
The Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Middle East conflict and its consequences, Jan Arno, arrived in Washington where he is holding meetings with representatives of the US government and analytical centers. These efforts are aimed at finding ways to resolve the conflict in the Middle East, including in the context of negotiations between the USA and Iran mediated by Pakistan. Arno will also discuss the impact of instability on the regional and global economy with the leadership of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Ebola in DR Congo
A key role infight against the spread of Ebola in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)Early diagnosis and contact tracing of patients are being conducted. This was announced on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). The organization has opened field laboratories in five affected areas to conduct testing as close as possible to the infection foci. With the support of the country’s government efforts, WHO has sent over 100 specialists to the Democratic Republic of Congo, delivered 40 tons of equipment and medical supplies, and helped open Ebola treatment centers.
Rights of people with disabilities
UN Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterresspoke today at the opening19th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. He noted significant progress, reporting that as of today, the Convention has been ratified by 192 countries and one regional organization. At the same time, the Secretary-General emphasized that serious problems remain. According to UN data, achievement of almost all Sustainable Development Goals indicators related to disability is behind schedule.
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