Press releases

UNAMA report records heavy toll on Afghan civilians by IED attacks

27 Jun 2023 - KABUL - Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) remain a significant concern in Afghanistan - despite an overall decline in civilian casualties since the Taliban takeover - characterized by a rise in attacks on places of worship and against the minority Hazara community, a United Nations report released today shows.
Statement of the UN in Afghanistan on de facto authorities’ decision to ban Afghan women from working for the UN

05 May 2023 - Last month’s discriminatory decision by the Taliban de facto authorities to ban Afghan women from working for the United Nations (UN) in Afghanistan seriously undermines our work, including our ability to reach all people in need.
Future of Afghanistan’s Media in the balance as world marks World Press Freedom Day

03 May 2023 - KABUL - On World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations expresses serious concern for the future of Afghanistan’s media, with journalists forced to work in climate of intimidation and fear amid increased restrictions by the Taliban de facto authorities.
Statement and update from the United Nations in Afghanistan

11 Apr 2023 - KABUL - The United Nations in Afghanistan reiterates its unequivocal condemnation of a decision by the Taliban de facto authorities to ban Afghan wome
UN protests order from Taliban de facto authorities prohibiting Afghan women from working with the United Nations in Afghanistan

05 Apr 2023 - KABUL – The United Nations in Afghanistan condemns in the strongest terms a decision by the Taliban de facto authorities to prohibit Afghan women from working for the UN in Afghanistan.