{"id":200856,"date":"2026-02-18T23:27:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T23:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/world-news-in-brief-un-condemns-attack-on-civilians-in-nigeria-updates-from-gaza-and-west-bank-relief-flights-to-resume-in-yemen-un-news\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T23:27:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T23:27:03","slug":"world-news-in-brief-un-condemns-attack-on-civilians-in-nigeria-updates-from-gaza-and-west-bank-relief-flights-to-resume-in-yemen-un-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/world-news-in-brief-un-condemns-attack-on-civilians-in-nigeria-updates-from-gaza-and-west-bank-relief-flights-to-resume-in-yemen-un-news\/","title":{"rendered":"World News in Brief: UN condemns attack on civilians in Nigeria, updates from Gaza and West Bank, relief flights to resume in Yemen – UN News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The UN Secretary-General on Thursday strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack in Kwara state in western Nigeria, where more than 100 people were reportedly killed.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ant\u00f3nio Guterres conveyed his \u201cheartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of Nigeria,\u201d and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
\u201cThe Secretary-General reiterates the solidarity of the United Nations with the Government and people of Nigeria in their efforts to fight terrorism and violent extremism and stresses the importance of bringing the perpetrators to justice,\u201d the statement said.
According to media reports, armed groups attacked two rural villages in Kwara state on 3 February, with the death toll expected to rise as bodies continue to be discovered.
Many victims were reportedly shot at close range, while homes and shops were set ablaze, forcing residents to flee into nearby bushland.
The attack was the deadliest recorded in the area in recent months, amid a sharp rise in violence across Nigeria\u2019s northwest and north-central regions, where armed groups have increasingly targeted civilians.
The worsening security situation has also contributed to a deepening humanitarian crisis, with large-scale displacement and growing hunger and malnutrition across affected areas.
Despite the shaky ceasefire, dozens of civilian deaths and injuries continued to be reported in Gaza over the past 24 hours, as well as ongoing displacement in the West Bank, according to UN agencies.
Many people remained inaccessible to emergency teams, UN Spokesperson St\u00e9phane Dujarric told journalists, citing reports from the UN aid coordination office OCHA<\/a>.
He reiterated that all parties must comply with international humanitarian law, including the obligation to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.
Mr. Dujarric said UN teams overnight received 25 additional returnees crossing through Rafah, who were transported by the UN Development Programme (UNDP<\/a>) to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
There, UN partners continue operating a reception area providing medical, psychological and protection support.
He added that the World Health Organization (WHO<\/a>) and partners supported the medical evacuation of 15 patients and 31 companions from Gaza to Egypt over the past two days.
Attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have seen a massive spike since 2021, with more than 50 Israeli settler attacks recorded between 20 January and 2 February.
The attacks resulted in casualties, property damage or both.
According to OCHA, since the beginning of 2026, more than 900 Palestinians have been forced out of their homes or communities, mostly due to settler violence and access restrictions, followed by demolitions.
OCHA said it is carrying out preliminary assessments of damage and needs following these incidents, to inform the humanitarian response.
The UN has confirmed that its aid flights to Yemen\u2019s opposition-held capital will resume, after being blocked for more than a month.
UN Humanitarian Air Service flights are a vital provider of relief amid overwhelming needs across Houthi-held areas, including the capital city, Sana\u2019a, and other locations across Yemen, which has been at war since 2014.
Julien Harneis, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, said in a statement<\/a> that the agreement reached earlier this week will allow NGOs to enter and exit Sana\u2019a, which is a prerequisite to providing assistance for millions of people in need in Houthi-controlled areas.
Years of conflict between separatists and the internationally recognised government have left more than 19.5 million people\u202fneeding humanitarian assistance and more than 4.8 \u200emillion internally displaced.
Funding is only available to meet around\u202f25 per cent\u202fof needs, meaning that millions \u200eare not getting lifesaving assistance, including health care, shelter, water, sanitation \u200eand hygiene.
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