Published on: 2026-10-23
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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October 23, 2026 UN
Top news of the day at the UN and worldwide: The Secretary-General is alarmed by the extensive restrictions imposed by Israel on Palestinians in the West Bank, the UN’s chief human rights officer has strongly condemned the sharp escalation of drone attacks in Sudan, Ebola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and more than 268,000 residents of Yemen have been forced to flee their homes since the start of the conflict.
Situation in the West Bank
The UN Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the extensive restrictions imposed by Israel on the Palestinian population in the West Bank following the killing of two Israeli soldiers. António Guterres is worried about reports of house demolitions and possible forced displacement of Palestinians in Hebron. The UN chief also condemns violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians. The Secretary-General has demanded that all parties immediately cease any acts of violence.
Drone attacks in Sudan
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday strongly condemned the sharp escalation of drone attacks in Sudan and reminded of their devastating consequences for the civilian population. In the first three weeks of October, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, headed by Türk, documented no fewer than 306 deaths resulting from drone strikes. Hundreds of people were injured. According to available data, the attacks were carried out both by the Sudanese Armed Forces and by the opposing Rapid Support Forces.
Ebola in the DR Congo
The Ebola fever continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and additional resources are urgently needed to combat this deadly disease. This was stated on Friday by UN agencies. The DRC remains the epicenter of the outbreak, which was officially declared in mid-May. The epidemic began in the unstable eastern regions of the country and has now spread to eight provinces. To date, nearly 10,000 cases have been reported. Almost half of those infected have died.
Hostilities in Yemen
Since the beginning of the hostilities in August, more than 268,000 residents of Yemen have been forced to leave their homes. Clashes in the country continue, and the number of displaced persons is expected to rise, the UN warns. In Taiz, which has been under siege for 20 days, as reported by the World Health Organization, there is a shortage of fuel, medicines, and food. Humanitarian workers are unable to enter the city due to the fighting, and residents cannot leave.
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