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UN updates on Gaza, Syria and other crises warn of funding gaps and mass displacement
Summary
UN officials reported ongoing humanitarian operations in Gaza and the West Bank, a severe funding shortfall for Syria, market disruption in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and urgent needs in Yemen, while urging protection of civilians and continued access for aid.
The United Nations spokesperson briefed reporters on multiple humanitarian fronts on issues including Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and Yemen, stressing that sustained ceasefires and funding are crucial to life-saving operations.
The UN spokesperson said the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and partners remain focused on keeping humanitarian corridors open in Gaza and sustaining a ceasefire to permit aid delivery. The World Food Programme (WFP) reports 25 WFP-supported bakeries operating across Gaza, a recently reopened bakery in Rafah, a reopened kitchen in Beit Lahiya able to produce about 20,000 meals per day, and a smaller kitchen in Rafah serving about 1,500 meals daily. The spokesperson said WFP and partners are expanding capacity in northern Gaza and are…
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