Mr. Bruno Lemarquis assumed his functions as Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC) in Afghanistan on Tuesday 16 June 2026. Mr. Lemarquis has held several leadership positions within the United Nations System, most recently as Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with…
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KABUL - Latest UN updates on the human rights situation in Afghanistan covering January to March 2026 and Cross-border civilian casualties in Afghanistan covering January to March 2026. UNAMA continues to dialogue with the de…
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KABUL/GENEVA - A UN report published today documents the cases of individuals involuntarily returned to Afghanistan who have experienced serious human rights violations on the basis of their specific profiles. These…
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KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Thursday released a report on the impact, implementation and enforcement of the “law on the pr opagatio n of virtue and prevention of vice”, or “PVPV law…