Ramadan, African Union, AI & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (13 February) | United Nations

United Nations Press Briefing · February 13, 2026

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Spokesperson Steph opened the briefing with procedural notes including a stakeout at 1 p.m. by Ambassador Ibrahim Olabi, Syria's permanent representative to the United Nations, and general housekeeping for the press.

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UN press briefing summarizing the secretary-general's Ramadan message, the appointment of an independent scientific panel on AI, updates on multiple humanitarian crises (South Sudan, Sudan'Kordofan, Gaza, Yemen, Haiti), and concerns about online attacks and doctored material targeting UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese.

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