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Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Jalalabad
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that took place in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on 1 July, which resulted in at least 19 people killed and many wounded, for which the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General condemns yesterday’s suicide attack in Jalalabad City, Nangarhar Province, that killed at least 19 civilians and wounded 20 others, including children. The majority of victims belong to Afghanistan’s small Sikh and Hindu community. The Secretary-General extends his…
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Nangarhar
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the two heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks that took place in Nangarhar, Afghanistan, on 16 and 17 June, which resulted in at least 43 people killed and 45 injured. For one of those attacks, the Islamic State in Iraq…
Security Council Press Statement on a temporary ceasefire with the Taliban in Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council welcomed the announcement by the Government of Afghanistan on 16 June, to extend the temporary ceasefire with the Taliban after the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The members of the Security Council expressed their strong disappointment that the Taliban has not…
Statement by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
KABUL - As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr after a month of fasting and worship, I wish all Afghans Eid Mubarak on behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan. With historic announcements of ceasefires that will allow Afghan families across the country to come together peacefully in…
Security Council Press Statement on a temporary ceasefire with the Taliban in Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council welcomed the announcement by the Government of Afghanistan on 7 June of a temporary ceasefire with the Taliban for the end of Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The members of the Security Council also welcomed the subsequent announcement by the…
Statement by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative on attacks against those working for peace
KABUL - The attack against a group of religious leaders peacefully gathered in Kabul to issue a joint declaration that would contribute to a safer and more secure Afghanistan is totally unacceptable. I am outraged by this attack and condemn it. I continue to be outraged at those extremist groups…
Statement by the United Nations in Afghanistan on abducted personnel in Kabul
KABUL - The United Nations in Afghanistan welcomes the release in Kabul of a colleague and her child held hostage since January, while expressing outrage at their abduction and the earlier murder of another colleague who was also seized during the same incident. The release of the woman and her…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General condemns yesterday’s attack in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Attacks targeting civilians are grave violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and can never be justified. The United Nations maintains that all parties to the conflict must at all times…
Statement by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, on the Occasion of Ramadan
KABUL - As the Islamic month of Ramadan begins, I would like to extend, on behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan, warmest wishes to all Afghans in the country and abroad. The coming weeks will be a special time of prayer and reflection for Afghans, and a time of contemplation and compassion to…