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The United Nations Multidimensional Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) informed that three UN peacekeepers from Bangladesh have died “after suffering severe injuries when their vehicles hit an explosive ordnance device overnight.” UNIFEED

UN humanitarians said on Friday that at its 2-month mark, around 5 ½ million tons of grain and other foodstuffs were moved under the Black Sea Grain Initiative on about 255 ships from three key Ukrainian ports to their final destinations worldwide. UNTV CH

For many Tunisians, shortages of essential foods, fuel and key farming products linked to the war in Ukraine have tested them to the limit. UNTV CH

According to the UN Refugee agency, over 1 million Somalis have been displaced by a devastating drought that has destroyed livelihoods in the Horn of Africa, leaving families hungry. UNHCR

Israeli, Palestinian leaders’ statements on two-state solution positive sign, but words must be turned into action, speakers tell Security Council.

The outbreaks of vector-borne and water-borne diseases are a growing concern in Sindh and Balochistan provinces in Pakistan, where many districts remain inundated by floodwaters, a UN spokesperson said. UNIFEED / FILE

Almost 75 percent of Cubans voted yesterday in a referendum to decide on changes which address the diversity and plurality of the Cuban families, promote affection and solidarity as key social values and strengthen the protection of rights for children, adolescents, victims of violence, the elderly, people with disabilities, LGTBQI +, and other vulnerable groups, a United Nations spokesperson said. UNIFEED

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

Speaking to the High-Level Debate of the General Assembly on behalf of the Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, the Minister for Foreign Affairs Jean Victor Généus said, “Haiti finds itself at a crossroad, one that is extremely difficult but decisive for its future,” adding that the government “is facing a complex dilemma that must be solved and this requires the effective support of our partners.” UNIFEED

The Prime Minister of Iraq, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, told the General Assembly his country “looks forward to receiving further UN support in reconstructing the liberated areas affected by the occupation of ISIS terrorists.” UNIFEED