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UN urges greater protection for civilians and reduced violence in run up to intra-Afghan talks

KABUL - With the prospect of peace talks starting this month between Afghan government and Taliban negotiators, the UN Assistance Mission in Afgh

02 Jul 2020

Security Council Press Statement on UNAMA

NEW YORK - The Security Council held a video conference on UNAMA/Afghanistan on 25 June, 2020.

30 Jun 2020

Afghanistan has unique opportunity for a brighter, more stable future – UN envoy

NEW YORK - The UN’s top envoy in Afghanistan said the country now has a unique opportunity to turn the corner to a brighter, more stable future after four decades of war.

25 Jun 2020

Fresh impetus essential for anti-corruption efforts in Afghanistan – UN official

KABUL - Afghanistan’s authorities must give fresh impetus to achieving progress in combatting corruption to bolster peace and development efforts, a UN official emphasized at an Afghan civil society roundtable convened to address anti-corruption efforts on Wednesday.

25 Jun 2020

Live and on-demand webcast of UN 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 WebTV, scheduled to commence Thursday, 25 June, at 10:00 New York local time (18:30 Kabul local).

24 Jun 2020

Deliberate attacks on healthcare in Afghanistan during COVID-19 pandemic – UN special report

KABUL - The United Nations in Afghanistan is gravely concerned by recent deliberate attacks on healthcare personnel and facilities, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

21 Jun 2020

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.

20 Jun 2020

Anti-corruption reforms must remain a priority in Afghanistan – UN report

KABUL - Sustained and effective efforts in fighting corruption in Afghanistan remain critical

18 Jun 2020

Afghan women’s engagement in peace benefits society as a whole – UN envoy

KABUL - Afghan women’s meaningful engagement in peace efforts, and in all areas of society, will benefit Afghanistan as a whole, said UN envoy Deborah Lyons during a panel discussion that brought together many well-known Afghan women to address peace.

17 Jun 2020

Young Afghans speak out for peace, volunteerism in context of Covid-19 pandemic

BADAKHSHAN - Young people in Afghanistan have the power to build a culture of peace while preventing and resolving local disputes, even in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, said participants in a UN-backed radio discussion broadcast in Faizabad, the capital of the north-easte

14 Jun 2020

Building social cohesion crucial during Covid-19 crisis in Afghanistan

KABUL - In the context of Afghanistan’s long-running conflict, building social cohesion and cultivating a sense of solidarity are essential for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, said community leaders in a series of UNAMA-backed radio programmes

08 Jun 2020

Secretary-General welcomes the announcement by the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban of a ceasefire

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement by the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban of a ceasefire to enable the Afghan people to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday in peace.

23 May 2020