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Daily Wrap 21 April 2025

UN chief hails Pope Francis as 'a transcendent voice for peace' UN Secretary-General António Guterres has joined the world in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday in Vatican City aged 88.  Read more UN Affairs Asia's megacities at a crossroads as climate and population challenges grow Asia's sprawling megacities – which are driving economic growth – face an uncertain future as rising temperatures, aging populations and unplanned urban development tests their resilience. Read more SDGs Challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples, 'an affront to dignity and justice' Too many Indigenous Peoples are still being excluded from decisions that directly affect their lands, territories, cultures, and the future of their communities, a top UN forum heard on Monday. Read more Human Rights Syria is 'brimming with hope and opportunity': Senior UN aid official Now is the time to invest in Syria, and support people returning to the country and their communities, the outgoing UN Deputy Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syria Crisis said on Monday.  Read more Humanitarian Aid Haiti faces 'point of no return' as gang violence fuels chaos Haiti is on the verge of "total chaos" as coordinated gang violence continues to escalate, threatening the State's ability to maintain public order, the UN's top envoy for the country warned on Monday. Read more Peace and Security

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