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Statement by Tadamichi Yamamoto on elections and peace in Afghanistan

KABUL - Regarding efforts related to the upcoming presidential elections and the work to create an initial peace framework in Afghanistan, I wish to reiterate that both processes are top priorities for the United Nations.

30 Jun 2019

Crucial role of Paktika civil society spotlighted at UN-backed symposium on elections

SHARANA - Civil society representatives came together recently in Afghanistan’s southeast province of Paktika to strategize on ways to coordinate with local communities and electoral management bodies to enhance participation in the upcoming presidential elections.

30 Jun 2019

Statement by Tadamichi Yamamoto on Taliban threats against media in Afghanistan

KABUL - Freedom of the press is critical. Civilians should never be deliberately targeted with violence. These are two fundamental principles.

27 Jun 2019

Direct talks essential for Afghanistan to remain on path to peace – UN envoy

NEW YORK - The UN’s top envoy in Afghanistan insisted on the need to start formal negotiations between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban to reach a peace agreement.

19 Jun 2019

Live and on-demand webcast of Security Council session on latest Afghanistan report

KABUL - Media can follow the live broadcast of the UN Security Council session on the Secretary-General’s latest report on Afghanistan on UN Web TV (http://webtv.un.org), scheduled to commence Wednesday, 19 June, at 15:00 New York local time (23:

18 Jun 2019

UN Secretary-General's latest report on Afghanistan to the Security Council

NEW YORK - The latest quarterly report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the situation in Afghanistan and the activities of the United Nations in the country is now available.

18 Jun 2019

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