Press Releases

KABUL - I am deeply saddened at the reports of the terrible loss of civilian life on Sunday in southern Afghanistan. According to government figures, at least 27 civilians, including women and children, were killed and numerous others wounded during aerial operations of the international military…

22 February 2010 - I am deeply saddened at the reports of the terrible loss of civilian life on Sunday in southern Afghanistan. According to government figures, at least 27 civilians, including women and children, were killed and numerous others wounded during aerial operations of the international…

ISTANBUL - We had a successful London Conference last week – more so than was expected in light of the very limited time for preparations. It marked the opening of a new phase in our relationship; a transition to greater Afghan responsibilities, which is what the Afghan government wants and what the…

KABUL - I respect the Independent Election Commission’s (IEC) decision to postpone Afghanistan’s Parliamentary elections until 18 September 2010. Dari and Pashto This decision is based on Article 55 of Afghanistan’s electoral law which allows the IEC to postpone elections on the grounds of security…

24 January 2010 - I respect the Independent Election Commission’s (IEC) decision to postpone Afghanistan’s Parliamentary elections until 18 September 2010. Dari and Pashto This decision is based on Article 55 of Afghanistan’s electoral law which allows the IEC to postpone elections on the grounds of…

KABUL - This morning, insurgents carried out coordinated attacks against government institutions in Kabul. The details of the attack and the number of people killed and injured are still emerging. The location of the attack, in central Kabul, at a time when many civilians were present, demonstrates…

18 January 2010 - This morning, insurgents carried out coordinated attacks against government institutions in Kabul. The details of the attack and the number of people killed and injured are still emerging. The location of the attack, in central Kabul, at a time when many civilians were present…

KABUL - This morning there have been coordinated insurgent attacks in several locations of Kabul city. While details remain unclear early reports indicate the involvement of numerous suicide bombers attacking Government buildings close to the Presidential Palace and the Ministry of Justice. We are…

18 January 2010 - This morning there have been coordinated insurgent attacks in several locations of Kabul city. While details remain unclear early reports indicate the involvement of numerous suicide bombers attacking Government buildings close to the Presidential Palace and the Ministry of Justice…

6 January 2010 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan Kai Eide, briefs the UN Security Council. Full speech as delivered below. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, Members of the Security Council: Allow me first to express my deep gratitude to the Secretary-General…