Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, at a podium with António Guterres

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Noon briefing of 6 July 2026

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6 July 2026

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In Myanmar, hostilities in Pokkoku, in Magway Region, since 2 July have triggered the displacement of over 20,000 people according to preliminary figures. Over 16 million people need humanitarian assistance, but needs still outpace resources. Of the $890 million required for 2026, $387 million has been received to date.

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The Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General provides information to the media on the activities of the UN system as a whole through daily briefings, direct responses to media enquiries, press conferences, background briefings and interviews with the Secretary-General, the Deputy Secretary-General and other senior officials.

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Stéphane Dujarric

Stéphane Dujarric

Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

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Farhan Haq

Farhan Haq

Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

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Stéphanie Tremblay

Stéphanie Tremblay

Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

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Daniela Gross De Almeida

Daniela Gross De Almeida

Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

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Shirin Yaseen

Shirin Yaseen

Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

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