“We’re working with pertinent authorities so that the (cash transfer programs) are in line with the country’s financial/banking regulatory framework with the aim of reactivating them, guaranteeing the safety of humanitarian workers and continuing to support … vulnerable people,” OCHA said in an email. Full Text-> YahooNews

Guterres encourages both parties to carry out “this agreement in accordance with the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.” Full Text -> Explica

A strong and well-regarded UN Special Representative leading an international consensus will be required to put this in place. It must begin with a UN resolution that establishes the relief and virus-fighting objectives and program, sets out the electoral parameters and calendar, provides for international UN military observers to assist with security, and integrates international observers and health experts. The resolution could be put forward by any UN member state, but Security Council leadership – by, for example, Germany and the Dominican Republic – would have the greatest chance of success. By Joe Clark, Juan Manuel Santos, Lloyd Axworthy, Ricardo Luna, Keith Mines and Thomas R. Pickering . Full text -> The Globe and Mail