UN briefing: Security incidents and funding shortfalls hamper responses in Sudan, DRC, Myanmar, Venezuela and Gaza

At a United Nations press briefing, the spokesperson Stefan provided updates across several humanitarian crises, warning that ongoing hostilities and logistical limits are constraining the UN and partners' ability to reach civilians.

Sudan: Stefan said Under‑Secretary‑General Tom Fletcher spoke with Rapid Support Forces leader General Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo (known as Hemeti) to press for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians amid escalating hostilities around Al Ubaid. UNICEF, as reported by the spokesperson, said at least 18 children have been killed and 17 injured in El Ubaid since May, and at least 330 children were killed or injured across Sudan in the first six months of the year. The Human Rights Council adopted a resolution by consensus asking for an independent fact‑finding mission into alleged violations in and around El Ubaid.

Gaza and occupied Palestinian territory: The spokesperson said crossings remain restricted and that UN data show a decline in supplies entering Gaza (below 42,000 pallets in June from about 46,600 in May). Last week only 42% of supplies from Egypt and 65% of supplies from Ashdod with prior approvals could be offloaded at Karim Shalom, the briefing said, limiting the UN's ability to meet urgent needs.

DRC and Ebola: The briefing said heavy clashes in South Kivu have killed civilians and driven displacement to neighboring localities, with at least 6,000 people reported to have fled certain areas. Health authorities report more than 1,500 confirmed Ebola cases across Ituri and North and South Kivu, with Ituri the epicenter. The humanitarian appeal for the DRC is 54% funded, with $752,000,000 received out of $1,400,000,000 needed, the spokesperson said.

Myanmar: Stefan said operations since July 2 displaced more than 20,000 people in some areas and that Myanmar remains among the world's most severe humanitarian crises, with roughly 16,000,000 people in need and an appeal of about $890,000,000 for the year, of which $387,000,000 has been received to date.

Venezuela: The spokesperson said the government reports a death toll of more than 3,000 from recent earthquakes, about 16,000 injured and roughly 17,000 people rendered homeless; at least 79 transitional camps in stadiums and sports centres are operational. He said the humanitarian response plan has received $274,000,000 and the private sector contributed more than $32,000,000 in kind and cash.

MINUSCA vehicle and misinformation: Stefan corrected circulating social‑media claims about a MINUSCA armoured personnel carrier (APC) in the Central African Republic, confirming the vehicle belonged to the UN mission, was rendered inoperable after coming under hostile fire on June 30, and was not seized by armed groups; recovery is delayed by security conditions.

Personnel and other notes: The spokesperson read the appointment of Edward "Ted" Chaiban as UNICEF's deputy executive director for programmes, effective Jan. 1, 2027.

Why this matters: the combination of active hostilities, constrained crossing points, and funding shortfalls — especially for the DRC and Sudan appeals — is reducing the UN's ability to deliver life‑saving assistance, according to the briefing. Several figures reported by the spokesperson reflect partner agency reporting; where the briefing did not specify exact sums or dates, the article notes that the transcript did not specify them.

Next procedural steps: the spokesperson said the UN and humanitarian partners continue to coordinate responses and that further assessments and readouts will follow when available.