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Al-MonitorTaliban Detains 21 Women in Herat for Violating New Hijab Directive, UN Raises Human Rights Concerns
UNAMA expressed concern after local media reported at least 21 women and girls detained in Herat province last week. The mission called for equal treatment under the law.
Al-MonitorUN Chief Proposes Shrinking Lebanon Peacekeeping Force to as Few as 1,915 Troops
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres outlined three replacement options for the 7,500-strong UNIFIL mission in a June 1 letter to the Security Council. The proposals range from 1,980 to 5,525 uniformed personnel and would support a strengthened political mission after the curr…
RapplerPhilippines and Kyrgyzstan Vie for Asia-Pacific UN Security Council Seat in June 3 Vote
The vote, set for 10 a.m. New York time, will decide if the Philippines wins a non-permanent seat for 2027-2028. The Philippines last held the seat from 2004 to 2005.
nknews.orgU.N. Rights Expert Says North Korea Must Address Abductee Cases for Lasting Peace
A U.N. human rights expert stated that North Korea has not provided satisfactory responses to cases of abducted and disappeared persons. The expert called for continued international pressure on the issue as a condition for peace on the Korean Peninsula.