Published on: 2026-05-11
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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Main events:vAntivirus outbreak on a cruise liner, situation in Lebanon, UN Forum on migration, deterioration of the human rights situation in Mali,influence crisis in the Strait of Hormuz for food production, reforms in New Caledonia, new mandate from the UN for measuring progress, attacks on the Ukrainian healthcare system.
WHO stated that the outbreak of the coronavirus on board a cruise liner in the Atlantic Ocean is not the “beginning of a new pandemic.” At the moment, it is reported that three people have died and several have fallen ill.
The UN Security Council held closed consultations on the implementation of the resolution providing for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Lebanon and the disarmament of armed groups. The UN reported that after the resumption of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, more than 2,600 civilians were killed, and over eight thousand more were wounded.
According to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission, since the beginning of May, at least 70 civilians in Ukraine have become victims of attacks, more than 500 people have been wounded.
The UN is concerned about the worsening human rights situation in Mali against the backdrop of attacks by armed groups. There are reports of civilian casualties, displacement, and an increase in humanitarian needs.
On Tuesday, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, a Forum on the issue of international migration opened. In the report published at its beginning, experts warn: the restriction of legal migration pathways increases risks for migrants and hinders the global economy from utilizing the advantages of labor mobility.
The disruptions in shipping in the Hormuz Strait are beginning to be felt in global food security, UN experts warn. The Organization fears that interruptions in fertilizer supplies could lead to reduced crop yields and rising food prices already this year.
The UN expressed concern about France’s initiatives in New Caledonia, warning that reforms without the participation of the indigenous Kanak people could undermine its rights.
The UN has introduced a new measure of progress that should complement the GDP indicator and take into account people’s well-being, the level of inequality, and the state of the environment.
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s healthcare system has been subjected to repeated blows. During this period, the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed more than 3,000 incidents.
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