Published on: 2026-10-22
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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October 22, 2026 UN
Top news of the day at the UN and worldwide: The Secretary-General warned about the link between conflicts and mass protests, a drone seriously damaged the vehicle of a Ukrainian humanitarian organization, Palestinians are being attacked during olive harvests, the UN chief will visit Egypt.
Conflicts and protests
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday condemned acts of violence committed during protests that have spread across Europe and other regions. At the same time, he called for preventing violence from distracting attention from the legitimate demands of peaceful demonstrators. Speaking to journalists in New York, the Secretary-General linked public discontent to the expansion of armed conflicts and their impact on the global economy. According to Guterres, food, fuel, and other essential goods are becoming more expensive, interest rates are rising, and young people are finding it increasingly difficult to count on a better future.
Strikes on Ukraine
Attacks by Russian armed forces continue to claim lives and disrupt vital services across Ukraine, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. According to Ukrainian authorities, since yesterday at least 15 civilians have died and nearly 90 more have been injured, including seven children. In Kyiv, residential buildings, a medical facility, six ambulances, and metro infrastructure have been damaged. Yesterday in Donetsk region, a drone seriously damaged a vehicle belonging to a local humanitarian organization. The staff were unharmed, but the evacuation of residents from Kramatorsk and Sloviansk was suspended.
Olive harvest in the West Bank
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in the occupied Palestinian territory, Ramiz Alakbarov, together with diplomats from 13 countries, visited the Jenin area in the West Bank. The purpose of the trip was to learn about the difficulties faced during the olive harvest and the situation of displaced persons. Palestinian farmers spoke about regular attacks by settlers. Humanitarian partners reported that they accompany olive pickers in the groves and provide them with legal assistance in challenging Israeli restrictions.
The Secretary-General’s visit to Egypt
The UN Secretary-General will travel to Egypt on Friday at the invitation of the country’s president. There, António Guterres will hold meetings with the Egyptian leadership as well as with the head of the Arab League. The visit is part of the Secretary-General’s consultations with various countries amid efforts to reduce tensions between the US and Iran and to resolve the conflict. On United Nations Day, celebrated on October 24, Guterres will speak to students and diplomats at Cairo University.
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