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Daily Wrap 23 January 2025

Guterres voices alarm over M23 rebel offensive in DR Congo, 'devastating toll' on civilians The UN chief on Thursday expressed alarm over a renewed offensive by M23 rebels in recent days in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) which is taking a "devastating toll" on civilians. Read more Peace and Security UN scales up humanitarian response in Gaza as ceasefire offers respite The ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza is providing a critical window of relief for Palestinians in the war-torn enclave, as UN agencies ramp up the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance. Read more Peace and Security 'We must be there for them now,' says UN relief chief, highlighting plight of Gaza's children In a rare moment of cautious optimism, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher addressed the Security Council on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza on Thursday, emphasizing the plight of children who have borne the brunt of the conflict. Read more Humanitarian Aid Afghanistan: ICC seeks arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over gender-based persecution The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken an historic step towards addressing the "unacceptable" systemic repression of Afghan women, girls and LGBTQI+ individuals by the Taliban.  Read more Human Rights UN to strengthen cooperation with League of Arab States The United Nations and the League of Arab States are deepening their collaboration to tackle critical peace and security challenges in the Middle East and beyond, a senior UN political affairs official told the Security Council on Thursday. Read more Peace and Security Middle East crisis: Updates for 23 January, UN relief chief says 'we can save more lives' if Gaza ceasefire holds The Security Council met on Thursday afternoon in New York to discuss the life-threatening dangers faced by Palestinian children – thousands of whom have been killed during the war in Gaza. UN relief chief Tom Fletcher said a whole generation had been traumatised, but the ceasefire has "significantly improved" humanitarian aid operations. Join us for live coverage as well as updates from our colleagues on the ground throughout the region. App users can follow here. Read more Peace and Security Georgia: Malaria-free certification 'a huge milestone worth marking' The country of Georgia has been certified malaria-free following a nearly century-long fight to combat the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday.  Read more Health

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