Press releases

  • 28 Oct 2013 - KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns yesterday’s attack in Andar district, in the south-eastern province of Ghazni, in which an improvised explosive device (IED) detonation killed 19 civilians travelling in a mini-bus. Those killed included 16 women and children; another four women suffered serious injuries.
  • 25 Oct 2013 - KABUL - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Ján Kubiš, met with the Chairperson of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) of Afghanistan, Dr. Ahmad Yusuf Nuristani, on 24 October to discuss preparations for the 2014 elections, including issues emerging at the end of the candidate nomination period.
  • 15 Oct 2013 - KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) strongly condemns an attack on a mosque today which killed the Governor of Logar Province, Arsala Jamal, and reportedly wounded several civilians.
  • 14 Oct 2013 - KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations family in Afghanistan, I extend my greetings to all Afghans as they prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha. This holiday is an opportunity to reflect on the universal values of peace, harmony and cooperation – all of which are at the heart of the Muslim faith.
  • 04 Oct 2013 - KABUL - I wish to congratulate Afghanistan’s cricket team for securing a place in the 2015 World Cup – for the first time ever – following a victory against Kenya in a qualifying match today. As was the national soccer team’s recent South Asian Football Federation Championship trophy, this cricket win is much more than just a sporting achievement.

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