By Trendsetter Tribune 
In a series of urgent global developments reported on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, international agencies and world leaders are responding to escalating humanitarian disasters in South Sudan, a wave of terrorism in Pakistan, and a new diplomatic framework for digital infrastructure.
South Sudan: 450,000 Children at Risk Amid Jonglei Clashes
Violence in South Sudan’s Jonglei State has reached a critical tipping point since the start of 2026. Clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the SPLA-in-Opposition have displaced at least 250,000 people, primarily in the north and central regions.
- Malnutrition Crisis: UNICEF warned that 450,000 children nationwide are now at risk of acute malnutrition. In conflict zones, a malnourished child without treatment is 12 times more likely to die.
- Aided Under Fire: Six counties in Jonglei are nearly out of therapeutic food. Across South Sudan, 17 health facilities have shuttered, and 10 looting incidents targeting medical supplies have been recorded.
- Emergency Response: Despite road and river blockades, UNICEF has managed to deliver malaria treatments and water purification kits to roughly 10,000 people in Duk and Akobo counties.
Pakistan: Security Council Condemns “Heinous” Balochistan Attacks
The UN Security Council issued a stern condemnation on Tuesday regarding the coordinated terrorist attacks that tore through Balochistan province on January 31, 2026.
- The Toll: The attacks left 48 people dead, including 31 civilians. Among the casualties were five women and three children.
- Responsibility: The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the “Operation Herof 2.0,” which targeted police stations, civilian homes, and a high-security prison.
- The Counter-Offensive: Pakistani security forces reported killing 177 militants in the 48 hours following the attacks, the highest such toll in decades.
Porto Summit: Protecting the World’s Digital Backbone
Leaders from over 70 countries gathered in Porto, Portugal, for the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026. The summit addressed the vulnerability of the 500 undersea cables that carry 99% of global digital traffic.
- The Declaration: Participants adopted a set of recommendations to streamline the repair of cables, which are frequently damaged by maritime activity or natural disasters.
- Shared Responsibility: ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin emphasized that protecting the 1.7 million kilometers of cable is an “end-to-end imperative” for the global economy.
- Underserved Regions: A key focus was ensuring that remote island nations and developing countries, which often rely on a single cable landing point, are not left digitally stranded during outages.