Today's top news: Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Ukraine

Libya                                                                         

Search-and-rescue operations in the wake of Storm Daniel in Libya continue, led by national agencies, military, the Libyan Red Crescent and local volunteers.

As of yesterday, according to the International Organization for Migration, more than 2,000 have been killed and at least 5,000 people are missing. 

The UN is responding to calls for assistance and is providing aid in the affected areas.

The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Libya, Georgette Gagnon, has tasked an emergency response team to support local authorities and partners. 

A 12-person UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team has been deployed to support the response and relief operations. 

The Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, announced yesterday an initial allocation of $10 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support people affected by the floods. 

Morocco

 Five days after the devastating earthquake that hit Morocco, the country’s authorities confirm the loss of nearly 3,000 lives and the injury of more than 5,500 people. 

The Government has mobilized all necessary capabilities.

A small UN team has been deployed to enhance the existing UN capacity, while the UN continues close communication with the national authorities and stands ready to support in the assessment, coordination, and response to the situation.

Sudan

In a statement today, the Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, called on all parties to the conflict to spare civilians as attacks continue across the country.

Ms. Nkweta reminded the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces that four months ago, on 11 May, they both signed the Jeddah Declaration and committed to put the interests and the well-being of the Sudanese people as their top priority and to protect civilians.

Sunday’s attack on a crowded market in Khartoum killing dozens, and the ongoing killing of civilians in Nyala, Al Fasher and other areas underscores the fact that the parties to this conflict are not honouring their pledges.

People of Sudan have suffered far too much already, said Ms. Nkweta, calling the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Rapid Support Forces and all armed actors participating in the conflict to respect international humanitarian law and take immediate steps to safeguard civilians.

Ukraine

Early today, there was yet another attack hitting Ukraine’s ports in the Odesa Region.

The attack damaged the areas of Reni and Izmail Ports, close to the Romanian border, reportedly injuring several civilians.

The Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Denise Brown, said the pattern is especially alarming due to its catastrophic implications for the people of Ukraine and for 345 million people facing hunger worldwide

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