Published on: 2026-04-10
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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Main news of the day at the UN and in the world: the UN chief welcomed the start of ongoing negotiations between the USA and Iran, the UN human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine presented the latest data on civilian casualties,The humanitarian situation in Haiti is rapidly deteriorating, The UN’s chief human rights defender Volker Türk called on the Russian authorities to cancel the decision recognizing “Memorial” as an “extremist” organization.
Negotiations between the USA and Iran
UN Secretary-GeneralAntónio GuterresWelcomes the negotiations between the USA and Iran, which are beginning these days in Islamabad. They will take place with the mediation of Pakistan. Guterres calls on the parties to use this diplomatic opportunity with the aim of reaching a comprehensive agreement aimed at de-escalation of the conflict and prevention of military actions. The Secretary-General again stated that there is no alternative to peaceful settlement of international disputes.
Ukraine: latest data on casualties
In March, the number of civilian casualties in Ukraine increased by 49 percent compared to the previous month. At least 211 people died and 1,206 were wounded, according to the latest monthly report of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country (HRMMU), published on Friday. Most of all, civilians – 66 people – died as a result of attacks by short-range drones.
Situation in Haiti
The humanitarian situation in Haiti is rapidly deteriorating. On Friday, at a briefing in New York, the representative of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Edem Vosornu, stated this. About 6.4 million people – more than half of the population – are in need of assistance. Most of them lack food supplies. Children are forced to drop out of school to help their families. Refugees have temporarily settled in many school buildings. About 12 percent of Haiti’s residents have left their homes. OCHA is requesting $880 million to provide aid to the country’s population.
Decision on recognizing “Memorial” as an “extremist organization”
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk stated that he is shocked by the decision of the Russian authorities to designate the human rights organization “Memorial” as “extremist.” He noted that such a step effectively criminalizes its activities. Türk also drew attention to the recent search at the editorial office of “Novaya Gazeta” and the detention of journalist Oleg Roldugin, calling these events another sign of pressure on civil society.
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