Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– Terrorist Attacks of 9/11
– Yemen
– Lebanon
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– Sudan
– Ebola/Democratic Republic of the Congo
– Cuba
– Students/Climate Hazards
– Financial Contribution
TERRORIST ATTACKS OF 9/11
Twenty-five years ago, the heinous terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, an assault on humanity itself, claimed thousands of lives and left an enduring mark on our world. As we mark this somber occasion on 11 September, we remember the nearly 3,000 victims – from the United States and more than 90 countries – and stand with their families and loved ones.
We pay tribute to the survivors and honour the first responders who showed extraordinary courage and humanity in the face of tragedy, many making the ultimate sacrifice.
On this solemn anniversary, we stand in solidarity with the people of New York City, the United States of America and with all those whose lives were affected by the attacks.
This year also marks twenty years since Member States adopted the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy — a reminder that the fight against terrorism is a shared, unfinished task.
As we pay tribute to the victims, let us renew our shared commitment to build a future free from terrorism.
YEMEN
The UN team confirms that eight UN vehicles were seized from the UN humanitarian hub in Mokha this morning, amid recent developments in the city in Yemen.
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is deeply concerned by the situation unfolding in the country, stressing that the last thing the people of Yemen need is more fighting and more displacement. These incidents are constraining humanitarian operations and our partners’ ability to reach people in need. Communities need an end to the fighting, and humanitarian workers must be able to safely do their jobs.
Despite the challenges, rapid response partners have reached more than 2,700 households with emergency assistance. More funding and better access are critical to reach all those who need assistance.
Once again, the UN calls on all parties to respect international humanitarian law. They must protect civilians, including by allowing them to move to safer areas, and must facilitate unimpeded access for humanitarian relief to reach all those in dire need.
This afternoon, the Security Council will hold a session regarding the reported Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia earlier this week. The Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, will brief.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-09-10