Update on the Human Rights Situation in Afghanistan (July to September 2026)

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is a UN Special Political Mission tasked with assisting the people of Afghanistan.

UNAMA was established on 28 March 2002 by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1401. Reviewed annually, this mandate has been altered over time to reflect the needs of the country and was extended until 17 June 2026, by the UN Security Council 2818 (2026).