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KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) today released a 38-page report examining efforts taken by the de facto authorities since August 2021 to provide oversight and accountability of its primary…

KABUL - Latest UN updates on the human rights situation in Afghanistan covering April to June 2026, Cross-border civilian casualties in Afghanistan April to June 2026 and Enforcement of Hijab Requirement in Herat City. Human…

Secretary-General António Guterres announce the appointment of Rabab Fatima as his new Special Representitave and head of UNAMA.

UNAMA has confirmed that at least 28 civilians were killed and 49 injured in airstrikes carried out in Paktya, Paktika and Kunar provinces.

Mr. Bruno Lemarquis assumed his functions as Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC) in Afghanistan on Tuesday 16 June 2026. Mr. Lemarquis has…

New York - The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2822 (2026), extending UNAMA’s mandate for one year, until 17 June 2027.

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, and Officer-in-Charge for UNAMA, Georgette Gagnon, today briefed the Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan. Read the full text of…

KABUL— As Afghanistan marks World Environment Day, communities across the country are grappling with intensifying climate and environmental challenges that are increasingly affecting livelihoods, food security, and stability…

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expresses grave concern over the promulgation of Decree No. 18 by Afghanistan’s de facto authorities. The Decree, which codifies principles governing the…

The United Nations, together with national and international NGO partners launched today the 2026 Response Plan for Afghan Returnees (RPAR)

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expresses serious concern over the detention of at least three journalists by Afghanistan’s de facto authorities on unspecified charges. UNAMA is also…

KABUL - Latest UN updates on the human rights situation in Afghanistan covering January to March 2026 and Cross-border civilian casualties in Afghanistan covering January to March 2026. UNAMA continues to dialogue with the de…