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Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: Secretary-General/Travel to Geneva, Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur Yemen Occupied Palestinian Territory Sudan Democratic Republic of the Congo Haiti World Statistics Day General Assembly Event Guests Today and Tomorrow OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY On Gaza, we are encouraged that the parties have reaffirmed their commitments to implementing the ceasefire in Gaza and commend the steadfast efforts of the mediators. We remain concerned by all acts of violence in Gaza and the reported attacks and strikes that took place yesterday. We urge the parties to honor all their commitments, ensure the protection of civilians and avoid any actions that could lead to a renewal of hostilities and undermine humanitarian operations. We reiterate the Secretary-General’s call for the release of the remains of the deceased hostages. The Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, wrapped up his visit to the Gaza Strip over the weekend. On Saturday, he went to a UNICEF nutrition centre in Gaza City, where humanitarians are working to get hunger levels down. Mr. Fletcher also visited a hospital in Gaza City, he also witnessed a road clearance project run by the UN Development Programme, and a community kitchen run by our partner, World Central Kitchen. Later on Saturday, the Under-Secretary-General exited Gaza through the Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem crossing. On Sunday, he met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, where they discussed the massive humanitarian needs in Gaza, the 60-day aid scale up, the importance of sustaining the ceasefire, the situation in the West Bank, and the path to long-term peace. Today in Jerusalem, Mr. Fletcher met with the Humanitarian Country Team of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which brings together about 15 UN entities and representatives of some 200 NGOs, both international and local. Also today, Mr. Fletcher and the Minderoo Foundation announced a contribution of $10 million Australian dollars from the Minderoo Foundation for humanitarian efforts in Gaza, delivered in close coordination with the 60-day plan. With the ceasefire in place and as more areas become accessible, UNRWA, the Relief and Works Agency, said yesterday that they are expanding the number of temporary learning spaces set up in community shelters for displaced people. SUDAN Turning to the situation in Sudan, our humanitarian colleagues on the ground warn that the ongoing violence across the country is putting civilians at grave risk and forcing even more people to flee their homes. In recent days, fighting has escalated in North and West Darfur states, with drone strikes and clashes reported across several areas. On Sunday, a drone attack on Sarf Omra’s main market in North Darfur reportedly killed at least seven civilians. Strikes in El Geneina, the capital of West Darfur, also caused casualties. The International Organization for Migration estimates that more than 3,000 people were newly displaced in North Darfur last week alone, including 1,500 from El Fasher, the besieged state capital, and another 1,500 from Abu Gamra village, following renewed fighting. Tensions were also rising sharply in the Kordofan region. Nearly 1,000 people were displaced from Lagawa town in West Kordofan State on Saturday, due to heightened insecurity. Meanwhile, in South Kordofan State, the town of Dilling and the state capital Kadugli remain under siege, with supply routes cut off and shortages of basic goods worsening by the day. In Blue Nile state, clashes between armed groups displaced 600 people from Bout town in At Tadamon locality last week. HAITI From Haiti, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warns of a resurgence of cholera in the Ouest department over the past month. Since September 8th, health authorities have reported new cases in the commune of Pétion-Ville, following 11 weeks with no cases confirmed across the country. In just a single week between 5 and 11 October, 139 suspected cases were recorded, including more than 20 laboratory-confirmed cases. Five deaths were also reported. Pétion-Ville, as well as parts of the capital Port-au-Prince, including the commune of Cité-Soleil, remain on red alert, amid concerns over cholera spreading at sites hosting internally displaced people. Haiti’s Ministry of Health, with support from the Pan American Health Organization and humanitarian partners, has stepped up disinfection campaigns, community awareness activities, and the distribution of chlorine, safe water and hygiene kits in the most affected neighborhoods. Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon...