Published on: 2026-05-16
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Main news of the day at the UN and in the world: UN vehicle twice shelled in Kherson on the eve, Security Council discussed the situation in Syria, hundreds of thousands of children are malnourished in Somalia, UN Committee marked the anniversary of “Nakba”.
Strikes on the UN vehicle in Kherson
UN Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterresexpressed concern in connection with the incident on May 14, when the United Nations vehiclewas shelled twiceIn Kherson. A vehicle with clear identification markings traveled as part of an inter-agency humanitarian mission under the guidance of the Coordination Office for Humanitarian Issues, about which the parties were notified in advance. The UN is making efforts to establish all circumstances of this incident and again stresses the necessity of the inviolable observance of international law norms.
Situation in Syria
At the Security Council meeting on Friday, UN representatives stated that the humanitarian situation in Syriaremains critical, despite signs of stabilization and efforts to restore the country. Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria Claudio Cordone and UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher emphasized that the country is at a turning point, and success is only possible with sustainable financing, expanded humanitarian access, and support for peace processes. Meanwhile, only 16 percent of the required funds have been allocated, which has already led to a reduction in humanitarian programs.
Hunger in Somalia
According to expert estimates, almost 6 million people in Somalia – almost a third of the population – will face a critical level of food insecurity in the next three months. This is warned today by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Food Programme. Somalia currently records one of the most severe crises related to malnutrition. 1.9 million children suffer from it.
Anniversary of “Nakba”
The Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People gathered on Friday at the UN Headquarters to mark the 78th anniversary of the “Nakba” events, during which more than 750,000 Palestinians were forced to leave their homes. Speaking at the event, the Assistant Secretary-General of the UN, Khaled Khiari, recalled that the crisis has not been resolved. According to him, more than 85 percent of Gaza’s population were forced to leave their homes, and in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, systematic displacement of Palestinians continues.
Please note; This information is unprocessed content, obtained directly from the source of the information. It represents an exact report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.