Press releases

  • 18 Mar 2014 - KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is saddened to learn of the death today of the First Vice-President of Afghanistan, Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim – a good and trusted partner of the UN. “The UN family joins the Government and people of Afghanistan in mourning the loss of Marshal Fahim,” said the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and head of UNAMA, Ján Kubiš.
  • 12 Mar 2014 - KABUL - With 23 days left before Afghans go to the polls to elect a new President and Provincial Council members, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) highlights that taking part in elections is a basic human right for all people.
  • 11 Mar 2014 - KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns the killing of a Swedish-British journalist in the capital, Kabul, today. The victim was shot in broad daylight while walking in the Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan diplomatic area.
  • 07 Mar 2014 - KABUL - As the United Nations prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day, which falls on 8 March annually, the UN system in Afghanistan is marking the Day with a recommitment to its efforts to help improve gender equality and women’s empowerment.
  • 15 Feb 2014 - KABUL - The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Jeffrey Feltman, concluded his two-day visit to Afghanistan today.

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