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KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan condemns last night’s attack against civilian residents of the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif. Shortly before midnight on 10 November, a vehicle laden with heavy explosives…

KABUL - A mural commemorating journalists killed in Afghanistan has been painted on a blast wall in downtown Kabul. Painted by the well-known ‘ArtLords‘ the monumental painting remembers the 35 reporters killed in the country…

KANDAHAR - Young Afghans have an essential role in supporting peace in the country, according to panelists at a UNAMA-backed TV debate in southern Kandahar province. More than 100 university students participated in the joint…

KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is currently investigating allegations that at least 32 civilians were killed and a further 19 injured in air strikes in Kunduz city last Thursday. In the early hours…

KABUL – More than 200 young Afghans from around the country got a taste of international diplomacy during a two-day conference in Afghanistan’s capital. Among the speakers were Spoghmai Wardak, Acting Minister of Women’s…

JALALABAD - The critical role of Afghan police in eliminating violence against women and promoting gender equality was highlighted at a regional UNAMA-backed event in eastern Nangarhar province. Some 50 women police officers…

KABUL - The urgent need to improve the safety and security of Afghanistan’s journalists was the focus of a gathering to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists in Kabul today. More than one…

NEW YORK - Attacks on journalists violate the human rights of individuals and undermine freedom of information and expression across societies. Impunity, which makes this terrible situation worse, is rampant. Of the 827…

KUNDUZ - The United Nations will do everything in its power to support the people of Kunduz, said UNAMA’s political chief during a meeting with government officials, civil society and media professionals today in the restive…

PUL-E-KHUMRI - Assisting human rights advocates to carry out their work in accordance with the UN Human Rights System was the focus of a UN-backed workshop in Pul-e-Khumri the capital of northeastern Baghlan province. Close…

JALALABAD - The work of the UN in Afghanistan, in particular its support to the country’s development and its response to humanitarian issues, was discussed by a TV panel in eastern Nangarhar province. Hashema Sharif, a…

BAMYAN - Ways to advance the social and economic standing of Afghan women by promoting good governance were explored by a panel of experts at a UNAMA-backed event in central Bamyan province. The event drew 15 women from a…