New York: The Secretary-General has expressed significant concern regarding the ongoing missile and drone strikes carried out by the Houthis against Israel. The conflict between the Government of Yemen and the Houthis has intensified, with patrols being conducted in the northern parts of the Port, raising the risk of further escalation in the region.
According to United Nations, the humanitarian situation in Sudan is deteriorating as cholera spreads, floods displace communities, and thousands return to areas with minimal support. In Tawila, North Darfur State, over 1,300 confirmed cholera cases were reported in a single week by a Sudanese doctors’ association. Despite the establishment of cholera treatment centers by local and international partners, the capacity remains inadequate to handle the increasing number of cases. Tawila, housing several hundred thousand displaced individuals, faces growing needs that are expected to rise with the onset of the rainy season.
Across Sudan, returnees face numerous challenges, including a lack of essential services and the dangers posed by explosive remnants of war. In White Nile State, some residents have returned after a year of displacement, yet assessments by OCHA and partners indicate an urgent need for health, water, sanitation, and hygiene support, especially as the rainy season approaches. In eastern Sudan, families returning to Kassala State struggle with the impacts of heavy rains and flooding, which destroyed homes in Tirik. Insecurity continues to hinder humanitarian efforts, often forcing families back to displacement sites and compromising the sustainability of return initiatives. OCHA has called for increased international support to address the growing needs in Sudan.
In Ukraine, weekend attacks reportedly killed over 20 civilians and injured more than 100 others, including children, according to authorities. Strikes impacted Kyiv and both western and front-line regions, damaging homes, schools, and a health facility. Kyiv witnessed hits on a kindergarten, metro stations, shops, and residential buildings. The Ivano-Frankivsk region, hosting many displaced individuals, experienced its largest attack since the Russian invasion in February 2022. In frontline areas like Donetsk, Dnipro, and Kherson, hostilities resulted in civilian casualties and further damage to infrastructure. Odesa, Kharkiv, Sumy, and other regions also reported destruction. Humanitarian organizations, supported by UN agencies and local authorities, continue to provide essential aid to affected regions across Ukraine.