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Daily Wrap 14 October 2024

Gaza: UN chief condemns rising civilian casualties in the north The UN Secretary-General on Monday condemned the large number of civilian casualties inflicted by Israeli forces amidst their intensifying military campaign in northern Gaza. Read more Peace and Security 'Africa must continue to rise,' says General Assembly President To meet the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN General Assembly President on Monday emphasised Africa's potential and the urgent need for both international support and systemic reforms across the continent.   Read more SDGs Lebanon: Security Council offers 'unanimous support' to UNIFIL peacekeepers The head of UN Peace Operations on Monday said ambassadors in the Security Council had given a "unanimous expression of support" to peacekeepers in Lebanon remaining in position along the Blue Line that separates south Lebanon from Israel, despite coming under fire, with five "Blue Helmets" sustaining injuries following attacks by Israeli forces. Read more Peace and Security Gaza: School set for polio vaccine campaign hit in deadly strike, says UNRWA A second round of polio vaccinations for thousands of children began in central Gaza on Monday despite reported strikes on a school-turned-shelter in Nuseirat and a hospital courtyard in Deir Al-Balah where "multiple tents" were set ablaze as people slept. Read more Peace and Security

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