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United Nations Secretary-General on Taliban attack in Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General is outraged and deeply saddened by the Taliban-claimed complex attack that took place on 1 July in a civilian-populated area of Kabul.

02 Jul 2019

United Nations appalled by Taliban attack in downtown Kabul

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is appalled by the Taliban-claimed attack yesterday in a civilian-populated area of Kabul, where schools, homes, media outlets and other civilian facilities were immediately nearby.

02 Jul 2019

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

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