Press releases

  • 19 Mar 2014 - NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on 18 March 2014 in Faryab province, Afghanistan, which has caused numerous deaths and injuries of innocent civilians. The members of the Security Council expressed their deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims, and to the people and Government of Afghanistan, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
  • 18 Mar 2014 - KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) strongly condemns a deadly suicide attack which took place today in the northern province of Faryab, killing 15 civilians and injuring another 47.
  • 18 Mar 2014 - KABUL - With less than three weeks to go before Afghans vote for a new President and Provincial Councils, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) highlights the need for elections which are free from malpractice, including fraud, which could prejudice the results.
  • 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.

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