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Statement of the UN in Afghanistan on de facto authorities’ decision to ban Afghan women from working for the UN

Last month’s discriminatory decision by the Taliban de facto authorities to ban Afghan women from working for the United Nations (UN) in Afghanistan seriously undermines our work, including our ability to reach all people in need.

05 May 2023

Future of Afghanistan’s Media in the balance as world marks World Press Freedom Day

KABUL - On World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations expresses serious concern for the future of Afghanistan’s media, with journalists forced to work in climate of intimidation and fear amid increased restrictio

03 May 2023

Secretary-General's statement following two-day meeting of special envoys on Afghanistan

DOHA, QATAR - UN Secretary-General’s media stakeout in the Qatari capital, Doha, following two-day meeting of special envoys on Afghanistan.

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SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MEDIA STAKEOUT

03 May 2023

Secretary-General appoints Feridun Sinirlioğlu of Türkiye as Special Coordinator

NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Feridun Sinirlioğlu of Türkiye as the Special Coordinator, Independent Assessment Mandated by Security Council Resolution 2679 (2023). The Secretary-Gene

25 Apr 2023