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Florian Warweg wrote that he did not want to share a certain form of whataboutism. At the same time, he asked how Friedrich Merz evaluates his own meetings with Benjamin Netanyahu after the Chancellor, through the government spokesperson, described the visit of former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder to Vladimir Putin as "immoral." According to Warweg, Netanyahu is wanted by international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Merz based his moral judgment of Schröder's meeting on the "immeasurable suffering of civilian victims" in the war, Warweg wrote. This argument could also be applied to Merz's encounters with Netanyahu: At the meeting in December 2025, the number of identified dead children in the Gaza Strip was already at 20,179, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), along with 10,427 dead women. Warweg also referred to a meeting between Merz and Netanyahu on February 12, 2024, in Jerusalem, when Merz was still the opposition leader. The night before, the Israeli Air Force had targeted a refugee camp in Rafah; more than 100 people, including numerous children, lost their lives in the attack. #Whataboutism #Kriegsverbrechen #Moralität (translated)

U.M. OSINT reported that Israel had only completely blocked aid deliveries twice since October 7, 2023. The first blockade commenced on October 9, 2023; Egypt had also closed the Rafah crossing at that time. Starting at the end of October, Israel allowed aid deliveries to pass again—initially without fuel. According to quantities reported by COGAT, the deliveries later even exceeded pre-war levels. A second complete blockade lasted from March 2 to May 18, 2025, totaling 77 days. According to U.M. OSINT, Israel justified it with Article 23, Paragraph 2 of the Fourth Geneva Convention: deliveries must not be allowed if they cannot be effectively controlled or provide a concrete military or economic advantage to the opponent. At that time, Israel assumed that Hamas and others were hoarding food. There were also short-term closures following shelling, including on May 5, 2024. As evidence, U.M. OSINT referred to aerial images of the Kerem Shalom crossing, which he designated as the most important crossing for deliveries. A photo taken on October 30, 2023, showed the crossing closed. On June 3, 2024, trucks were waiting on the Egyptian side while the Israeli depot was empty and the Palestinian depot was full; northwest of there, a kilometer-long queue of trucks had formed for pickup. According to his post, these vehicles came from the UN or cooperating NGOs that had employed Palestinian transport companies or mercenaries. A photo from November 5, 2024, showed a similarly full Palestinian depot but no waiting delivery trucks. U.M. OSINT interpreted this as an indication of higher throughput by COGAT. Images from February 2026 showed fewer waiting trucks and still some pallets; the Palestinian side apparently managed to handle the supply. Additionally, U.M. OSINT wrote that UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated on December 2, 2024, that in the previous month, 90 percent of the aid trucks had been looted—98 out of 109. According to his account, UN publications confirmed that this had been ongoing for months. Publicly, this was primarily interpreted as a sign of hunger among Palestinians; however, the looting was mostly attributed to armed groups. An OCHA report from September 17, 2025, according to U.M. OSINT, reported 432 "malnutrition-related deaths," including 146 children. Data published by the Ministry of Health indicated 4 such deaths in 2023, 49 in 2024, and 260 between January and August 27, 2025. For comparison, he cited a total of 77 deaths due to malnutrition in England and Wales in 2022, as well as 436 cases where it had played a role. The medical term "malnutrition" (ICD E40–E46), according to his account, also includes deaths related to birth defects, genetic disorders, or cancer and does not necessarily mean that the affected individuals had insufficient food available. On May 21, 2025, the then UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Coordinator Tom Fletcher warned that 14,000 babies could die within 48 hours. At that time, the crossing was reportedly already open again, according to U.M. OSINT. He welcomed the interest in the aerial images and stated that they confirmed his and others’ earlier representations. At the same time, he accused some observers in a derogatory manner of not looking closely enough. #Israel #Gazastreifen #HumanitäreKrise (translated)

The author wrote that the UN estimates of the victims attributed to Israel in Palestine, the West Bank, and Lebanon were around 84,000. He indicated around 74,200 deaths and 175,000 injuries in Gaza since October 2023, about 1,100 deaths in the West Bank according to OCHA, and 8,900-9,000 deaths in Lebanon since October 2023, citing the Ministry. #Palestina #Gaza #Libano #PS #LB #IL #GA (translated)

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 19 SEPTEMBER 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours 1. NIGERIA — Deaths of 37 detained miners trigger protests and federal investigation Importance: 10/10 — Critical President Bola Tinubu ordered a thorough investigation after 37 suspected illegal miners died in NSCDC custody in Niger State. Protests in Minna were dispersed with tear gas, an overnight curfew was imposed, and senior civil-defence officials were suspended. Survivors and relatives have raised allegations about overcrowding and treatment in custody; the precise cause of death remains under investigation. Source (Reuters): https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/protests-erupt-nigeria-after-33-miners-die-custody-paramilitary-agency-2026-09-18/ Source (AP): https://apnews.com/article/222ac9d300c15c628ebcdacfea01f86a 2. DR CONGO — Ebola response continues as outbreak spreads Importance: 9.5/10 — Critical The Ebola outbreak remains a major regional health emergency. OCHA is supporting the response with rapid funding, while treatment centres are using CUBE transparent care units that allow medical staff to provide critical care with reduced exposure and enable patients to maintain contact with relatives. Source (Africanews): https://www.africanews.com/amp/2026/09/18/drc-ocha-helps-with-response-endeavours-amid-ebola-outbreak/ 3. SOMALIA — US gives UN another year to wind down support for African peacekeepers Importance: 9/10 — Very High The United States agreed to give the United Nations an additional year to phase out support for African peacekeepers in Somalia. The decision matters for the financing and operational continuity of the African security presence as Somalia continues to confront Al-Shabaab and manage the transition of international security support. Source (Reuters via The Straits Times): https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-gives-un-more-time-to-end-support-for-somalia-peacekeepers 4. MOROCCO / ISRAEL — Agreement to open embassies Importance: 8.5/10 — Very High Israel and Morocco agreed to open embassies in each other's countries following talks involving their foreign ministers and the United States. The move represents a further institutionalisation of bilateral relations and could have broader diplomatic significance in North Africa and the Middle East. Source (Africanews): https://www.africanews.com/amp/2026/09/18/israel-morocco-agree-to-mutually-open-embassies-foreign-ministry/ 5. MOZAMBIQUE — IMF talks may open way to a new financing programme Importance: 8.5/10 — Very High Mozambique said an IMF mission completed on 18 September could pave the way for a new support programme. The IMF says further reforms are still required and discussions will continue. Mozambique remains burdened by high debt, while delayed LNG projects and the legacy of the hidden-debt scandal continue to constrain public finances. Source (Reuters): https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/mozambique-hopes-imf-visit-paves-way-new-loan-programme-2026-09-18/ 6. TUNISIA — Torrential rain floods Tunis and forces school closures Importance: 8/10 — High Severe thunderstorms and torrential rain flooded streets across Greater Tunis, disrupted traffic and prompted authorities to suspend classes at schools, universities and training institutions. Forecasts indicated 30–50 mm of rainfall over a short period, putting drainage infrastructure under heavy pressure after a summer of prolonged heat. Source (Africanews): https://www.africanews.com/2026/09/18/torrential-rain-and-flooding-slam-tunis-forcing-schools-to-close/ 7. CEUTA / MOROCCO — Migration pressure again strains the Spain–Morocco frontier Importance: 8/10 — High Tensions continued in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta as police moved migrants to temporary accommodation following recent crossings. The episode has again focused attention on migration routes from Morocco into the EU and on the political consequences of irregular migration in Europe. Source (Africanews): https://www.africanews.com/amp/2026/09/18/ceuta-tense-scenes-as-police-move-migrants-to-temporary-camp/ Source (Reuters): https://wiky.com/2026/09/18/ceuta-border-crisis-fuels-eus-far-right-despite-fall-in-migrant-arrivals-commissioner-says/ 8. SOUTH AFRICA — Mpox cases rise Importance: 7.5/10 — High South Africa has recorded a rapid increase in mpox infections, with 18 confirmed cases and one reported death according to reporting published on 18 September. The development warrants close monitoring because of the potential for further transmission and pressure on public-health surveillance. Source (AllAfrica): https://allafrica.com/stories/202609180114.html 9. KENYA — Health sector feels growing impact of USAID cuts Importance: 7.5/10 — High Health workers in Kenya report increasing pressure following reductions in USAID-supported programmes. The effects are being felt in services and staffing, illustrating the broader vulnerability of African health systems to abrupt changes in external development financing. Source (Africanews): https://www.africanews.com/amp/2026/09/18/kenya-health-workers-increasingly-concerned-in-wake-of-usaid-cuts/ 10. ZIMBABWE / CHINA — Blueberry exporters seek capital to exploit new Chinese market access Importance: 6.5/10 — Significant Zimbabwean blueberry producers are seeking financing to expand after gaining access to China's market. The first shipment was dispatched in July following a phytosanitary agreement and China's removal of tariffs on imports from 53 African countries. Producers say the principal constraint is now the high upfront cost of expanding cultivation and irrigation. Source (AFP): https://www-pp.afp.com/en/zimbabwe-farmers-seek-funds-cash-china-blueberry-boom #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #Ceuta #Morocco #Spain #Migration #MigrationCrisis #BorderSecurity #EU #EuropeanUnion #NorthAfrica #Mozambique #IMF #InternationalMonetaryFund #EconomicReforms #DebtCrisis #DevelopmentFinance #AfricanEconomy #Somalia #AfricanUnion #Peacekeeping #UN #UnitedNations #UnitedStates #AlShabaab #SomaliaSecurity #HornOfAfrica #RegionalStability #AfricanSecurity #Geopolitics #AfricaToday #wrldorg

Německo se potýká s vážnými důsledky klimatické krize, včetně tisíců předčasných úmrtí v důsledku letošních veder a rekordně nízké hladiny řek, což vyvolalo debatu o ústavní změně, která by umožnila centralizovat finanční a právní odpovědnost za přizpůsobování se klimatickým změnám a ochanu před nimi. #klimatickázměna #Německo #sucho

Το Γραφείο Συντονισμού Ανθρωπιστικών Υποθέσεων του ΟΗΕ (OCHA) ανακοίνωσε ότι το 2025 σκοτώθηκαν 350 εργαζόμενοι στον ανθρωπιστικό τομέα, εκ των οποίων 186 στη Γάζα και 71 στο Σουδάν, επιβεβαιώνοντας μια άλλη τραγική χρονιά με 907 περιπτώσεις θανάτου, τραυματισμού ή απαγωγής συνολικά. #ΟΗΕ #ΑνθρωπιστικόςΤομέας #Γάζα

@Ceskasporitelna Prosím, můžu tuhle nevyžádanou ochanu pro můj účet paušálně vypnout? Klidně vám podepíšu prohlášení, že přebírám plnou zodpovědnost a že nebudu nárokovat nic v případě podvodu. Lze to? Považuji se za finančně gramotného a svéprávného. Děkuji. #financni gramotnost #osobnifinance #bankovnictvi

A Gaza si cucina bruciando rifiuti e cartone. Il 20 luglio una squadra dell'Ufficio Onu per gli affari umanitari, l'Ocha, ha visitato due siti di sfollati a Gaza City. Ha trovato due tende danneggiate dal fuoco domestico, con dentro materassi, coperte e vestiti dei bambini https://t.co/tjAuTyhk2p #Gaza #Ocha #EmergenzaUmana #PS #IL

Odlehčíme? Jednou otec vymaloval. Udelal takovy ornamenty srolovanejma punčocháčema. Všem to na potkání ukazoval a všichni óchali a áchali nad tou krásou. Se ségrou jsme si přinesly domu asi šest šneků v krabici od bot a schovaly si je pod postel. Jenomže oni v noci vylezli a na zdech vytvořili moc hezký cestičky ze slizu.🐌🐌🐌 Otec nás honil po bytě s tyčí od rolety a řval jako bůvol. 🤣 Ted vy... 😀 #vzpomínky #rodina #humor

Statele Unite au alocat un ajutor de 150 de milioane de dolari pentru Venezuela, în urma cutremurelor devastatoare care au cauzat cel puțin 188 de morți, suma urmând să fie distribuită între organizațiile umanitare și Biroul ONU pentru Coordonarea Chestionarilor Umanitare (OCHA). #Venezuela #cutremur #ajutorsu

Secondo il gruppo partigiano crimeano Atesh, i russi hanno dovuto in tutta fretta abbandonare la piccola penisola di Kinburn, ultimo lembo di terra occupato nella regione di Mykolaiv, una notizia estremamente interessante sul piano anche tattico e militare. Le notizie riportate da Atesh arrivano da fonti interne al raggruppamento russo Dnepr e fotografano in modo chiaro le conseguenze della campagna incessante di “logistic lockdown” avviata dagli ucraini con l’utilizzo di droni di ultimissima generazione. Si tratta di un vero e proprio ripiegamento, dovuto all’impossibilità di rifornire un’area così esposta (una lingua di terra completamente piatta fatta di sabbie e paludi) e di assicurare la rotazione delle truppe, elemento questo dimostrato anche dal recente ridispiegamento di alcuni piccoli gruppi in rinforzo ad alcuni settori, sui quali le forze ucraine stanno esercitando maggiore pressione in direzione Zaporizhzhia. La ritirata dal Kinburn Spit conferma la pesante compromissione delle catene logistiche russe, essendo una scelta tutt’altro che indolore sul piano strategico. Kinburn era stata infatti utilizzata dai russi per sigillare il porto commerciale di Mykolaiv ed assicurarsi il controllo dell’intero estuario. Lì erano stati inoltre installati sistemi di guerra elettronica e punti di lancio dai quali sinora sono state martellate, soprattutto con attacchi sui civili, la località di Ochakiv e la costa di Mykolaiv. Il presidio serviva inoltre a scongiurare un possibile sbarco in un’area così strategica per la tenuta del fronte. Oltre alla possibile ripresa dei traffici a Mykolaiv e all’alleggerimento degli attacchi nella zona, per l’Ucraina si liberano ora anche ampi spazi costieri per il lancio di droni marini. Spostando la linea più a est, le rotte verso la baia di Sebastopoli, la costa occidentale della Crimea (Tarkhankut) o le piattaforme di gas strategiche (le cosiddette "Torri Boyko") diventano molto più dirette e fulminee, sfruttando peraltro una zona d’ombra radar creata dalla geografia della penisola, complicando la vita alle già logorate difese russe in caso di attacchi combinati. È ovviamente ancora prematuro immaginare un attacco anfibio ucraino, ma la vistosa falla apertasi nella difesa russa dell’area conferma il successo della campagna finalizzata all’isolamento delle zone occupate di Kherson, Zaporizhzhia e Crimea, una situazione che per Mosca non potrà che peggiorare. #Ucraina #ConflittoRussoUcraino #StrategiaMilitare

Tzv. ukrajinská armáda není ta, která by se měla vzdát. Ten sentiment se pomalu, ale jistě otáčí. To, co jsme viděli poslední dva roky, ten tvrdý, ostrý tlak na frontě vedený ruskou armádou ochabuje. Neříkám, že již není, ale ochabuje. Ukrajina prošla katarzí. Zcela správně si řekla, že není možné spoléhat na spojence, ani Ameriku, ani Evropu: Pojďme jim poděkovat, buďme rádi, že nás budou podporovat i nadále, byť za úplatu, je to zásadní. Emancipace dospěla tak daleko, že prezident Zelenskyj si mohl dovolit tón dopisu, který si dovolil. Ale pozor, ten dopis byl otevřený. Nebyl primárně určen prezidentu Putinovi, byl určen vám, mně, světu: Jsme sebevědomější, jsme schopni bojovat sami za sebe. Shrnul bych to lapidárně: Tento petrohradský ekonomický summit nezahájil prezident Ruské federace Vladimir Vladimirovič Putin, ale ukrajinské drony.

Στη συνεδρίαση του Συμβουλίου Ασφαλείας του ΟΗΕ, η Διευθύντρια του OCHA, Έντεμ Γουοσόρνου, προειδοποίησε ότι το 2025 αναμένεται να σκοτώνεται ένας άμαχος κάθε 14 λεπτά, με την Ελλάδα να τονίζει την ανάγκη συμμόρφωσης με το διεθνές ανθρωπιστικό δίκαιο amid a global crisis στην προστασία των αμάχων. #ΠροστασίαΑμαχων #ΔιεθνέςΔίκαιο #ΑνθρωπιστικήΒοήθεια

Horrible news from Kherson, where a clearly marked @UNOCHA mission, including the Head of OCHA in #Ukraine, came under drone attack while visiting Ostriv. Humanitarian workers are protected under International Humanitarian Law and must never be targeted. #Kherson #HumanitarianLaw #OCHA #UA

Rușii au atacat un vehicul al Biroului ONU pentru Coordonarea Afacerilor Umanitare în Herson, care transporta conducerea OCHA și alți membri ai personalului, dar nimeni nu a fost rănit în urma atacului cu drone, conform declarațiilor președintelui ucrainean Zelenski. #RăzboiulUcraina #AtacOCHA #Drones