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Daily Wrap 3 July 2024

Gaza 'split in two' as civilians, humanitarians reset lives, aid efforts The Gaza Strip is virtually "split in two", with blockades not only restricting the movement of displaced people seeking shelter, but also aid workers trying to assist civilians in desperate need, a UN relief official said on Wednesday. Read more Peace and Security Haiti: UN envoy welcomes democratic progress amidst alarming violence The UN envoy for Haiti on Wednesday welcomed recent strides towards restoring democracy amid alarming levels of violence, while the country's interim Prime Minister emphasized that the people "continue to fight for a better future." Read more Peace and Security UN rights chief urges free and open space for debate in Venezuela The UN's top human rights official on Wednesday underscored the need for free and open debate in Venezuela as the country prepares to hold Presidential elections later this month, and local, regional and legislative polls next year. Read more Human Rights China-based inventors lead on global GenAI patents: UN report China-based inventors are filing the highest number of generative artificial intelligence patents, a new report from the UN World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) shows. Read more Economic Development Ukraine: UN report reveals 'horrific toll' of Russian attacks A new report from UN human rights monitors in Ukraine has revealed the "horrific toll" of attacks by Russian armed forces, with May recording the highest number of civilian casualties in nearly a year.  Read more Human Rights Belarus is not safe for anyone critical of authorities, warns rights expert Citizens and civil society critical of the Belarussian authorities face worsening repression, arbitrary detention, ill-treatment and harassment, nearly four years since widespread public protests took place surrounding the re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko, a UN independent human rights expert said on Wednesday. Read more Human Rights

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