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A UN humanitarian official today (12 May) reported that on Monday, another 174 civilians were evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine, bringing the total number of civilians evacuated from the steel and neighbouring areas to over 600. UNIFEED

In Brussels, the Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, urged donors to contribute to Syria at a time when $10.5 billion are needed this year to support Syrians, host communities and countries in need, said a UN Spokesperson. UNIFEED

Nearly 20 million people going hungry in Afghanistan, warns the UN World Food Programme. UNTV CH

A convoy of 27 trucks carrying nearly 1,000 metric tonnes of food and other essential items reached Mekelle in the Tigray region last weekend. This was the fourth humanitarian convoy that reached Tigray since the transport of aid resumed at the beginning of April, following more than three months of interruption, said a UN Spokesperson. UNIFEED

A new safe passage operation to evacuate civilians stranded in Mariupol and other communities has been completed Wednesday (04 May). The United Nations and colleagues from the International Committee of the Red Cross worked together to bring people who wanted to leave areas experiencing hostilities to safety, with the agreement of the parties to the conflict. OCHA

Nearly 193 million people in the world are in acute food insecurity, an increase of 40 million people in one year, according to a new UN report. FAO

Secretary-General António Guterres visited displaced people and refugees from Mali in Ouallam, Niger, to demonstrate his and the United Nations’ solidarity with those who have been driven from their homes. UNIFEED

The United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, urged Russia on Tuesday to continue "to do the right thing” and guarantee safe passage for any civilians who wish to leave conflict areas in Ukraine. UNIFEED

UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi urges stronger support for internally displaced persons, refugees, and host communities in Cameroon's Far North region. UNHCR

Following a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Secretary-General António Guterres said Ukraine is "an epicenter of unbearable heartache and pain" and vowed the Organization "will not give up" in achieving peace. UNIFEED / GOVERNMENT OF UKRAINE