The main news of the day in the UN and in the world: as a result of one of the largest attacks on Kiev, dozens of people were killed and injured, the UN warned of threats of escalation in the Persian Gulf region, the Secretary General called for those responsible for the explosion in Damascus to be brought to justice, the WHO announced the end of the hantavirus outbreak.
Attack on Kyiv
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the attacks by Russian armed forces on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities last night. The attacks reportedly killed at least 20 people and injured dozens. Civil infrastructure was also damaged. The UN chief again called for urgent de-escalation and a ceasefire. After one of the largest attacks on Kyiv since the start of a full-scale war, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine Matthias Schmale noted that strikes by Russian forces intensify the psychological trauma experienced by the Ukrainian population.
The situation in the Persian GulfThe UN Security Council met for an emergency meeting due to the escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf region amid Iran’s recent attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, as well as the ongoing exchange of attacks between Tehran and Washington in the Strait of Hormuz. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Elizabeth Spehar called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, avoid actions that could undermine the ceasefire, and fully comply with their obligations under international law, including the protection of civilians and ensuring freedom of navigation. deeply concerned by the explosion that occurred today near the Palace of Justice in Damascus. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished a full and speedy recovery to the injured. The UN chief reiterated that attacks on civilians will not be tolerated and said those responsible must be identified and brought to justice. Hondius. The last person in contact with the sick person completed quarantine and received a negative test result for the virus. WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced this on Thursday. According to him, no new cases have been identified since May 25. A total of 13 cases of the disease were confirmed, including three deaths. Health authorities were monitoring the condition of more than 650 people who had been exposed to the virus. WHO will continue to study hantavirus and the causes of the outbreak.
