Published on: 2026-09-29
Source: United Nations – Объединенные Нации –
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September 28, 2026 UN
The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: a fire broke out in the building of the Academy of Sciences in Kyiv as a result of strikes, settler violence in the West Bank has reached an “unprecedented” level, the security situation in northern Ethiopia is worsening, and the UN marked the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration.
Strikes on Ukrainian cities
In recent weeks, as a result of continuous attacks by Russian armed forces across Ukraine, many civilians, including children, have been killed and injured. This was stated today by the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Matthias Schmale. According to him, on Monday, a medical center was damaged by strikes in the center of Kyiv, and a fire broke out in the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine due to an attack – people were trapped inside. Schmale reminded that international humanitarian law requires the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure and prohibits attacks on them.
Violence in the West Bank
The construction of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank continues, and violence by settlers has reached an “unprecedented” level. This was reported to the UN Security Council by the Acting Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Ramiz Alakbarov. He presented a report on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), covering the period from June 13 to September 18. During the reporting period, the UN recorded 630 attacks by settlers, resulting in the death of 11 Palestinians and injuries to 430. Palestinian attacks on Israelis also continued.
The situation in Ethiopia
Deterioration of the security situation in northern Ethiopia is complicating the delivery of aid and the movement of people, warns the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Humanitarian operations are meanwhile facing a severe funding shortage. Several UN partners have reduced or suspended their activities. Meanwhile, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa, Guenther, maintains contacts with representatives of national and regional bodies and, together with partners, supports efforts to reduce tensions and establish dialogue.
Fighting racism
Racism exacerbates inequality and deprives people of fundamental rights and freedoms. This was stated by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres at a high-level event commemorating the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, held on Monday at the UN Headquarters in New York. The declaration defines a global strategy to combat racism, racial discrimination, and xenophobia. The UN Chief noted that while governments must play a leading role in fighting racism, every individual can contribute.
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