Press releases

  • UNAMA Commends Work of Afghan Media on World Press Day
    03 May 2012 - KABUL - On World Press Freedom Day UNAMA commends the work of Afghan media acknowledging the dedication and professionalism of Afghan journalists and media workers throughout the country as well as personal risks taken during difficult years of conflict. PDF
  • Joint Message by the UN Secretary-General and the UNESCO Director-General for the 2012 Observance
    03 May 2012 - NEW YORK - Freedom of expression is one of our most precious rights. It underpins every other freedom and provides a foundation for human dignity. Free, pluralistic and independent media is essential for its exercise.
  • UN Condemns Attacks on Civilians in Kabul
    02 May 2012 - KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan condemns in the strongest terms the car bomb and suicide attack in the Afghan capital Kabul that killed eight civilians including women and two children and injured 11 other civilians. The attacks were reported as targeting the international community. PDF
  • Security Council Press Statement on Afghanistan
    18 Apr 2012 - KABUL - The following Security Council press statement was issued on 17 April by Council President Susan Rice (United States): The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the coordinated terrorist attacks on 15 and 16 April 2012 in Afghanistan, causing deaths and numerous injuries.
  • Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the attacks in Afghanistan
    17 Apr 2012 - NEW YORK - The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest possible terms the coordinated attacks that were carried out yesterday and today against state institutions and international organisations, including foreign diplomatic missions, in Kabul and in other parts of Afghanistan.  The Secretary-General notes the efforts by the Afghan National Security Forces in responding to these events.

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