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KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expresses grave concern about the impact on civilians from the increase in violence around the country during the first week of the holy month of Ramadan. UNAMA…

TASHQORGHAN – The dangers of violent extremism and the impact of conflict on children were spotlighted in a theatre performance by students in the northern city of Tashqorghan. For the more than 300 students and teachers of…

KABUL - 3 May is World Press Freedom Day. This is the day when we celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, defend the media and pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Media…

KANDAHAR - The p rotection of civilians is the obligation of all parties to the conflict, stressed panelists at a UN-backed televised discussion in southern province of Kandahar. They made an emotional appeal for the conflict…

​ KABUL - In the run up to World Press Freedom Day 2019, the UN in Afghanistan underscores the critical role performed by a free press. The UN backs the fundamental principles of press freedom, as well as the fight to defend…

KABUL - The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, yesterday met with Mullah Baradar Akhund and the Taliban negotiating team in Doha. The meeting was part of a regular dialogue between…

KABUL - UNAMA today released its Quarterly Report on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict: 1 January to 31 March 2019. For the full report in English, Dari and Pashto and for more detailed information, please consult…

JALALABAD - A longstanding dispute over water resources between two tribes in the eastern province of Nangarhar has been resolved through mediation and community engagement. A peace Jirga involving the Markikhil and Kadarkhil…

KUNDUZ - Kunduz University students have an opportunity this year to learn more about human rights as a result of a cooperation between UNAMA and the university. Participants in the first of a quarterly series of seminars…

KABUL - In its latest report on the treatment of conflict-related detainees in Afghanistan published today, the UN documents an encouraging reduction in the number of cases of torture since 2016 but notes its ongoing concern…

KANDAHAR - Activists in Kandahar are turning to social media to better coordinate and strengthen efforts to promote women’s rights. To help further the effective and safe use of social media, Kandahar field office of UN…

HERAT – Providing a safe working environment is essential to women’s personal development and participation in public life, stressed participants during a UN-backed TV discussion in the western province of Herat. Panelists…