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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said another shameful milestone has been reached in the conflict in Yemen with 10,000 children killed or maimed since fighting started in March 2015. UNTV CH

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has established a temporary base in Tambura to help reduce tensions, protect civilians and restore stability. A major lack of healthcare and a dramatic rise in malnutrition in the camps is another life-threatening factor they have to contend with. UNMISS

Upon his return from Afghanistan, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director, Omar Abdi told journalists in New York that the country’s children, “those least responsible” for the current crisis “are paying the highest price.” UNIFEED

Briefing by Omar Abdi, Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), on the situation in Afghanistan.

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said, as Afghanistan braces for an expected harsh winter, vulnerable Afghans need increased support and humanitarian assistance. UNHCR

UN Secretary-General António Guterres speaks to reporters on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

WFP top official in Afghanistan on Wednesday urged the international community to provide the resources to mount “a large-scale operation” in a race against time to help millions of vulnerable Afghans. UNIFEED

Press Conference by Mary-Ellen McGroarty, World Food Programme (WFP) Representative and Country Director in Afghanistan, on the situation in Afghanistan.

Secretary-General denounces Ethiopia’s expulsion of senior United Nations officials as Security Council delegates differ on potential response.

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.