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Briefing the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Yemen, the UN humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock said, “humanitarian organizations simply cannot look after the needs of all 29 million Yemenis” and asked Council’s members for support in preventing “a complete collapse and safeguard the lives of millions of the most vulnerable people.” UNIFEED

More than three million people died as a result of harmful use of alcohol each year, according to a report released by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO

The United Nations family paid tribute to former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who passed away last month at 80 years of age. UNIFEED

The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Afghanistan Toby Lanzer said “if we do not engage more on short-term emergency requirements,” those achieved development gains and “the possibilities that peace could actually be explored within Afghanistan” might be lost. UNIFEED

Lighting candles and full of hopeful optimism, hundreds of South Sudanese led by Vice President James Wani Igga, commemorated the International Day of Peace in the capital Juba, under the theme “Peace is a Human Right.” UNMISS

Marking the International Day of Peace, top UN officials, diplomats and Messengers of Peace participated in the traditional peace bell ceremony. UNIFEED

As the award-winning film “Capharnaum” premiers in the Arab world, its leading actor, a 13-year-old Syrian refugee’s life was forever changed. UNHCR

Overcrowding in Greek island reception centres for refugees and migrants has made conditions for children there increasingly “dire and dangerous”, UN Children’s Fund UNICEF said today, warning that many are in “severe emotional distress” and that self-harming is a “possibility.” UNTV CH

The Special Coordinator for the Middle East, Nickolay Mladenov, told the Security Council that “the power crisis in Gaza is coming to a head,” as lack of funding is putting “critical health, water and sanitation facilities at risk.” UNIFEED

Eight member States of the European Union called upon the Israeli authorities to “reconsider their decision to demolish Khan al-Ahmar,” adding that the members will not “give up on the negotiated two-state solution with Jerusalem as future capital for both States.” UNIFEED