he UN Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General held a daily press briefing on April 1, 2025, addressing various global issues and humanitarian concerns. The organization expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar following a devastating earthquake, with aid efforts hampered by telecommunications disruptions, damaged roads, and debris.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with intensified hostilities causing civilian casualties and damage to critical infrastructure. The UN is worried about Israeli displacement orders forcing civilians to flee and limit access to essential services.
In Sudan, the humanitarian and security situation is worsening, with reports of intensified hostilities and civilian casualties. The UN is calling for urgent action to prevent the spread of famine, particularly in areas where 640,000 people are at risk.
The UN also expressed concern over drone attacks on densely populated cities in Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to residential buildings, nurseries, and schools.
The World Food Programme and UNICEF are delivering emergency supplies to affected areas in Myanmar, while the WFP is prioritizing food distributions in Gaza. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization requires over $82 million to assist 7.5 million farmers and their families in Sudan.
The Secretary-General strongly condemned an attack on UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic, resulting in the killing of a peacekeeper from Kenya. The UN also expressed concern over an Israeli strike in southern Beirut, resulting in four deaths, and called for maximum restraint to avoid escalating the situation.
