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Spokesperson's for the Secretary-General statement on Afghanistan
NEW YORK - As the United Nations continues to stand in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan, the Secretary-General will travel to Geneva to convene on 13 September a high-level ministerial humanitarian meeting to address the growing needs in the country. The conference will advocate for a swift…
Secretary-General’s statement on Afghanistan
NEW YORK - On the day Afghanistan enters a new phase I want to express my grave concern at the deepening humanitarian and economic crisis in the country and the threat of basic services collapsing completely. Today, almost half of the population of Afghanistan – 18 million people – need humanitarian…
Statement by Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov, United Nations DSRSG, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator on UN staying to support aid response in Afghanistan
KABUL - The United Nations in Afghanistan reiterate their commitment to stay and deliver aid to millions of people in need in the country. While some UN personnel that are not location dependent has temporarily been relocated, the majority of humanitarian personnel are staying to support the…
Press statement on Afghanistan by the members of the Security Council
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council called for an immediate cessation of all hostilities and the establishment, through inclusive negotiations, of a new government that is united, inclusive and representative – including with the full, equal and meaningful participation of women. They…
Secretary-General’s press encounter on Afghanistan
NEW YORK - I have just returned to New York and would like to speak to you about the grave situation in Afghanistan. Even [for] a country that has tragically known generations of conflict, Afghanistan is in the throes of yet another chaotic and desperate chapter – an incredible tragedy for its long…
Security Council Press Statement on the escalating violence in Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the deplorable attack against the United Nations compound in Herat, Afghanistan, on 30 July 2021, which resulted in the death of an Afghan security forces guard and several injured. The members of the Security Council…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on attack on United Nations compound in Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s attack against a United Nations compound in Herat, Afghanistan, which resulted in the killing of an Afghan security forces guard and injuries to other officers. He expresses his condolences to the bereaved family and wishes those injured a…
Co-Chairs’ Statement Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB) Meeting
KABUL - 1. The twenty-third Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB) meeting was held on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan. The main purpose of the meeting was to review progress on the Afghanistan Partnership Framework (APF) so that a positive Joint…
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UNAMA head Deborah Lyons statement on civilian casualties
UNAMA’s Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict 2021 Midyear Report was released today. The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, who is also head of UNAMA made the following statement: “Today, UNAMA released its findings on the harm done to Afghan civilians in…
Statement by Deborah Lyons on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
KABUL - I warmly extend Eid Mubarak wishes to all Afghans on behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan. We share your hopes for an Eid free of conflict so every family can celebrate this special and important time in peace. At this moment of reflection and tolerance, we stand together with all…