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Daily Wrap 8 December 2025
 

 

 

UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem. (file)
UN strongly condemns Israel's unauthorised entry of UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem

The UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, said that Israeli police raided its compound in East Jerusalem early on Monday, representing "a new challenge to international law." 

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UN Affairs
A wide view of the UN Security Council chamber as members hear a briefing from OSCE Chairperson-in-Office.
At UN, OSCE warns of erosion of security principles amid Ukraine conflict

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) chief on Monday urged the UN Security Council to uphold core principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and human rights, warning that Russia's war in Ukraine continues to undermine European security. 

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Peace and Security
Chaloka Beyani (at podium), Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, addresses the dedication of the "Flower of Srebrenica" Memorial at UN Headquarters honouring the victims of the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica.
Global atrocity risks rising, warns new UN adviser on genocide prevention

The world is witnessing an alarming erosion of respect for international law, with conflicts increasingly targeting civilians and heightening the risk of atrocity crimes, warns the United Nations' newly appointed Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide. 

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Law and Crime Prevention
WFP is supporting the recovery of rural areas in the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine.
Ukraine civilians bear brunt of escalating attacks as winter closes in

Civilians across Ukraine endured a surge in deadly strikes over the weekend, with the UN warning of an "alarming pattern" of intensifying hostilities and mounting damage to essential services as temperatures continue to drop.

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Peace and Security
A nine-year-old girl attends a school repaired by UNCEF in rural Aleppo, which sustained significant damage during the conflict.
Syria at a crossroads: UN warns fragile transition needs global support

A year after the fall of the Assad regime opened the door to political and judicial reform, Syria's future is still precarious.

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Peace and Security
A Sudanese child at Dali camp, Tawila in Darfur. His family fled El Fasher, where ongoing famine was confirmed in October 2025.
Sudan: UN chief condemns deadly strikes on children's nursery, hospital

As Sudan's civil war intensified on Monday, top UN officials condemned the killing of dozens of children in drone strikes in South Kordofan state – and the targeting of first responders trying to help the wounded.

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Peace and Security
Families fleeing violence in Darfur, Sudan, arrive at a camp for displaced people.
Humanitarians launch $33 billion appeal for 2026

The UN and partners are seeking $23 billion to provide lifesaving support next year to 87 million people worldwide affected by war, climate disasters, earthquakes, epidemics and crop failures. 

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Humanitarian Aid
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