(Peace and Security) As nationwide protests in Iran appear to ease after nearly three weeks of unrest and bloodshed, a senior UN official called on Thursday for action to prevent further escalation. – Iran: UN urges ‘maximum restraint’ to avert more death, wider escalation | UN News
(UN Affairs) In his final annual address outlining his priorities, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world is “brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability” – even as international cooperation is fraying at the moment it is most needed. – UN chief warns of a world in chaos as impunity and unpredictability spreads | UN News
(Humanitarian Aid) The World Food Programme (WFP) said on Thursday that it is struggling to keep emergency operations running in Sudan, where more than 1,000 days of war have pushed families to the brink. –WFP warns Sudan food aid could run out in March | UN News
(Humanitarian Aid) Fighting the harsh winter storms in Gaza, Amina stays awake at night, hitting the canvas of the tent above her head to prevent it from collapsing under the pooled water. – In Gaza, 800,000 people now live in dangerous locations prone to flooding | UN News
(Human Rights) Hearings continued on Thursday at the UN’s top court into the Gambia’s claim that Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya people, with allegations that military officials incited violence through hate speech, calling the ethnic minority “Muslim dogs” who should be made “extinct”. – Myanmar’s Rohingya people called ‘Muslim dogs’ before attacks, ICJ hears | UN News
(Climate and Environment) Almost two decades in the making, an international agreement to protect marine life in international waters and the seabed is due to come into force on Saturday, marking a major step forward in efforts to ensure the health of ocean ecosystems for decades to come. – Game-changing international marine protection treaty comes into force | UN News
