Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
In Sudan, a drone strike near a school in North Kordofan state injured students. The strike hit an empty fuel tanker close to several UN aid offices. The World Health Organization is aiding response efforts, with medical supplies pre-positioned in El Obeid to treat over 25,000 people. Nearly 800,000 individuals in the Sheikan area still require humanitarian assistance amid ongoing conflict between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces since April 2023. UN officials have called for the protection of civilians and infrastructure, as well as safe humanitarian access.
In Lebanon, displaced families in the south are trying to return to their communities, reducing the number of people in collective shelters from 103,000 to about 72,000. However, security concerns remain due to widespread unexploded ordnance and remnants of war. Local authorities in the Tyre district have issued warnings, and aid partners indicate these hazards continue to pose significant risks and impede safe, sustainable returns.
On the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, the UN highlighted ongoing barriers that prevent women from reaching the highest levels of diplomacy and international decision-making. Women remain underrepresented among world leaders and cabinet ministers, especially in key portfolios such as foreign affairs, defense, and security.