OCHA warns Security Council of shrinking humanitarian aid space amid escalating global conflicts
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Posted on 23 June 2026
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The article covers multiple humanitarian crises across Ukraine, Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Ukraine, OCHA warns that the humanitarian aid space is shrinking while attacks intensify, with nearly 16,000 civilians killed and over 44,000 injured since February 2022. Edem Wosornu briefed the Security Council, noting that the human cost reveals patterns defying international humanitarian law. The piece also covers escalating conflicts and humanitarian emergencies in Lebanon, Palestine, Sudan, and DRC.
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Twitter / XOCHA warns Security Council of shrinking humanitarian aid space amid escalating global conflictsunocha.orgKey quotes
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Civilians in Ukraine continue to bear the brunt of escalating violence.
Nearly 16,000 civilians killed and more than 44,000 injured since February 2022.
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