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Statement by Deborah Lyons on World Press Freedom Day
KA BUL - World Press Freedom Day is a time to reflect on the enormous value free media contributes to open and healthy societies, and how we all must play our part in defending press freedom. Afghanistan can be justly proud…
Statement by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, on the occasion of Ramadan
KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations family in Afghanistan I extend my warmest wishes to all Afghans as the month of Ramadan begins. The period ahead is a special time of prayer and reflection, as well as a time to show…
UN Spokesperson's note to correspondents: In response to press queries on regional meeting on Afghanistan
Note to Correspondents: In response to press queries on regional meeting on Afghanistan NEW YORK - Today, the United Nations Secretariat convened a discussion with Member States on regional efforts to support peace in…
UN Security Council Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul, Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that took place at the Dharamshala Sikh Temple in Kabul, Afghanistan, on 25 March 2020, which resulted…
United Nations statement on Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani’s inauguration
KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) congratulates President Ashraf Ghani on the occasion of his inauguration today. The United Nations welcomes President Ghani’s commitment to national cohesion, to the…
United Nations statement on reports of forceful attempts to replace government officials
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is extremely concerned by the events that are ongoing to replace government officials. Resorting to force or any other unlawful means at the very time that…
Secretary-General statement on announced reduction of violence in Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General welcomes the announced nationwide reduction of violence in Afghanistan, which is the result of talks between the United States and the Taliban, as well as consultations with the Government of…
UNAMA statement on announcements of reduced violence in Afghanistan
KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomes the announced start of a seven-day period of reduced violence, which represents an unparalleled opportunity that can lead toward a durable and lasting peace…
United Nations statement on the announcement of final results for Afghanistan’s presidential election
KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) takes note of the announcement of the final results for Afghanistan’s presidential election and the work of the country’s electoral bodies leading up to the…
Secretary-General statement on reduction of violence in Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General has been following closely the talks between the United States and the Taliban about a significant reduction of violence in Afghanistan aimed at opening the way for intra-Afghan peace…