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Political crisis, shrinking civic space compounding dire Economic, humanitarian situation in Haiti, Special Representative tells Security Council.

Somalia’s leaders must avoid risky ‘winner-take-all’ tactics, break standoff blocking realization of agreed electoral model, Special Representative tells Security Council.

In their opening remarks to the 46th session of the Human Rights Council, the UN chief reiterated his call to the Myanmar military “to stop the repression immediately”, while the High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said the “medical impact of the pandemic is far from over and its effects on economies, freedoms, societies, and people have only just begun”. UNTV CH

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The Government of Somalia and its international partners seek $1.09 billion to provide life-saving assistance to four million vulnerable people affected by a worsening humanitarian situation around the country. UNSOM

“The threat posed by ISIL to international peace and security is on the rise again,” warned the top UN official on Counter-Terrorism, urging the member states “to remain focused and united to counter it.” UNIFEED

Briefing by Brenden Varma, Spokesperson for the President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said the Colombia’s generosity in hosting Venezuelan refugees “should not be taken for granted” and appealed for international support for the country’s efforts which are under way to protect displaced people despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. UNHCR

Briefing by Brenden Varma, Spokesperson for the President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly.

The long-running and wide-ranging relationship between the United Nations and Somaliland came to the fore during a recent visit of senior officials from the world body to its capital, Hargeisa. UNSOM