United Nations: Disruptions to transport corridors in the Middle East are affecting humanitarian operations

17.03.2026
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The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) warned of disruptions to airspace and transport corridors in the Middle East, which are already impacting humanitarian operations and commercial supply chains, threatening access to aid, risking price hikes for food, and further straining fragile health systems. Addressing the annual meeting of UNOPS’ Client Council, Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva stated that the office is focused on scaling up and accelerating practical solutions. He noted that UNOPS teams remain on the ground, providing services in the areas of rebuilding and restoring civilian infrastructure, restoring essential services, and supporting communities
Office warned United Nations Project services from disruptions in airspace and transport corridors in The Middle EastThis is already affecting humanitarian operations and commercial supply chains, threatening access to aid for those who need it, putting food prices at risk of rising, and increasing pressure on fragile health systems.

During a speech delivered by Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva to the annual meeting of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Client Council, he said: “The office is focused on scaling up and accelerating practical solutions.”.

Civil infrastructure

George noted that the office's teams remain on the ground and are providing services in the areas of rebuilding and restoring civil infrastructure, restoring basic services, and supporting communities affected by the crisis.

He explained that the teams affiliated with the office continue to provide and distribute fuel for humanitarian purposes, and also manages the United Nations mechanism approved by the Security Council to accelerate and monitor the delivery of humanitarian supplies, support access for humanitarian workers, and remove mines.

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