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UN says Yemen displacement exceeds 313,000

More than 313,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since the start of August, the United Nations said Nov. 6, citing its humanitarian coordination office. More than two-fifths sought shelter in Ta’iz Governorate.

November 6, 2026

World / Middle East

UNIFIL reports patrol restrictions in southern Lebanon

UN peacekeepers reported four airstrikes in their eastern sector in southern Lebanon between Nov. 2 and 4, along with more than 300 artillery trajectories across the reporting period, the UN said Nov. 5.

November 5, 2026

World / Middle East

UN records rise in West Bank olive-harvest attacks

The UN humanitarian coordination office recorded 377 settler-related incidents causing casualties or damage to Palestinian property during the olive harvest since September, the UN spokesperson said Nov. 5.

November 5, 2026