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Afghanistan's Taliban rulers detain two members of the UN political mission

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers detain two members of the UN political mission

The United Nations says Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have detained two Afghan members of the U.N. political mission in the country
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Israel sends more troops to West Bank village besieged by Jewish settlers

Israel sends more troops to West Bank village besieged by Jewish settlers

By Ali Sawafta QUSRA, West Bank, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Israel's military said on Thursday it had sent more troops to a West Bank village where settlers have trapped Palestinian families inside their homes, a siege the Palestinians say is aimed at forcibly displacing them from their land. 
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UN Condemns Deadly Communal Violence in South Sudan's Warrap State

UN Condemns Deadly Communal Violence in South Sudan's Warrap State

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has condemned recent deadly attacks by armed groups in Warrap State's Tonj North County. The violence resulted in over 60 civilian deaths and 50 injuries, along with significant displacement. The attacks, which occurred in Alabek and Akook Payams, also involved the destruction and looting of property, including cattle theft. UNMISS is engaging with local officials to de-escalate tensions and has launched a peacekeeping patrol to assess the security situation and investigate human rights violations. The mission emphasizes the need for unimpeded patrols to conflict hotspots.
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2.4 million Afghan girls shut out of secondary school 5 years after Taliban takeover, UN says

2.4 million Afghan girls shut out of secondary school 5 years after Taliban takeover, UN says

A U.N. agency reports that five years after the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, around 2.4 million girls remain excluded from secondary education
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Young Diplomats of Canada Invites Applications for 2027 United Nations Delegations

Young Diplomats of Canada Invites Applications for 2027 United Nations Delegations

The Young Diplomats of Canada (YDC) is inviting applications for its 2027 United Nations delegations, focusing on two major events: the 71st Commission on the Status of Women (CSW71) and the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2027). These delegations offer young people the opportunity to engage with global policy discussions on gender equality, sustainable development, and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The CSW71 will take place from March 8-19, 2027, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, focusing on accelerating gender equality. The HLPF 2027, scheduled for July 2027, will review progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. The application deadline is September 4, 2026.
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IAEA's Role in Ensuring Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology Highlighted

IAEA's Role in Ensuring Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology Highlighted

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an independent organization within the United Nations system, established in 1957, with a mission to ensure that nuclear technology is used for peaceful purposes. The agency, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, employs around 2,500 staff from over 100 countries. The IAEA's inspectors travel globally to verify that uranium and plutonium are used peacefully. Additionally, the agency's experts work on projects that use nuclear technology to provide clean drinking water, secure food supplies, and advance cancer treatments. The IAEA is led by General Director Rafael Grossi, who has been in the role since December 2019. The agency was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005, shared with its then-director general.
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Malaysia's Refugee Policy: Challenges and UNHCR's Role in Rohingya Crisis

Malaysia's Refugee Policy: Challenges and UNHCR's Role in Rohingya Crisis

Malaysia is grappling with the challenge of managing a significant number of Rohingya refugees, following a military coup in Myanmar that increased the influx of asylum seekers. The UNHCR reports over 215,600 refugees in Malaysia, with the majority being Rohingyas. The Malaysian government has temporarily halted UNHCR's refugee registration to establish its own management system. However, this move has drawn criticism from rights groups concerned about the safety and rights of refugees. The government is also considering repatriating 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, a plan that has been put on hold due to potential risks of persecution.
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Myanmar's military has escalated airstrikes against civilians, UN investigation finds

Myanmar's military has escalated airstrikes against civilians, UN investigation finds

A U.N. investigation has found that Myanmar's military is using low-cost aircraft like motorized paragliders and gyrocopters in escalating aerial attacks that kill civilians in the country's civil war
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Germany Launches 2026 JPO Programme Offering 22 International Opportunities

Germany Launches 2026 JPO Programme Offering 22 International Opportunities

The German Federal Employment Agency has announced the second recruitment round for the 2026 Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme. This initiative offers 22 positions across various United Nations agencies and international organizations, including the World Food Programme (WFP), World Health Organization (WHO), and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The programme aims to provide young professionals with the opportunity to gain experience in international organizations. Positions are available in diverse fields such as human resources, migration, renewable energy, and public health. Most roles require a master's degree and relevant professional experience. The application deadline is August 23, 2026.
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Groups sue the Trump administration over its targeting of the International Criminal Court

Groups sue the Trump administration over its targeting of the International Criminal Court

Human Rights Watch and three other advocacy groups have sued the Trump administration to challenge its campaign against the International Criminal Court
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Ukrainian prisoners recount torture, sexual abuse while in Russian detention

Ukrainian prisoners recount torture, sexual abuse while in Russian detention

By David Brunnstrom and Andrea Shalal Aug 10 (Reuters) - Former Ukrainian detainees and Ukrainian officials accused Russia on Monday of systematically torturing prisoners of war and civilian detainees, holding captives incommunicado and subjecting them to beatings, electric shocks and sexual abuse,