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Daily Wrap 5 July 2024

UN official describes total devastation in Carriacou following Hurricane Beryl The island of Carriacou in Grenada has been virtually "flattened" by the devastating Hurricane Beryl, a senior UN official there reported on Friday, as humanitarian teams ramp up their support to communities affected across the Caribbean. Read more Humanitarian Aid UN warns of escalating tensions on Lebanon-Israel 'Blue Line' frontier The UN voiced deep concern on Friday at the increase in the intensity of exchanges of fire across the Blue Line, which separates Lebanese and Israeli armed forces. Read more Peace and Security Tens of thousands displaced as fighting intensifies in southeast Sudan Fresh fighting in southeast Sudan is exacerbating civilian suffering, with reports that over 136,000 people have fled their homes in search of safety, UN humanitarians have said. Read more Peace and Security Eleven new biosphere reserves added to global list The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Friday designated 11 new biosphere reserves, recognizing their importance for conserving biodiversity and cultural heritage. Read more Climate and Environment Refugees, migrants face violence, abuse and death on routes across Africa, new data shows Refugees and migrants continue to face extreme forms of violence, exploitation and death on sea and on land across Africa as they move through the continent, UN agencies said on Friday, in an appeal to border authorities to do more to protect them. Read more Migrants and Refugees Time running short as 2030 deadline looms for UN blueprint for a fairer future How can we get closer to achieving UN Member States' detailed plans to make the world a better place within the next six years? A two-week event starting on 8 July at UN Headquarters will attempt to answer that crucial question. Read more SDGs

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