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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

Statement by Deborah Lyons on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr

KABUL - I warmly extend Eid Mubarak wishes to all Afghans

22 May 2020

Rising civilian casualty numbers highlight urgent need to halt fighting and re-focus on peace negotiations

KABUL - Rising numbers of civilian casualties in Afghanistan, with a disregard for international law aimed at protecting civilians from harm,

19 May 2020

Accurate information empowers communities in Afghanistan’s fight against Covid-19

KABUL - Access to accurate information helps reduce anxiety and serves to empower Afghanistan’s communities in the fight against COVID-19, said participants in a recent series of UNAMA-backed radio programmes b

18 May 2020

UNAMA welcomes agreement between President Ashraf Ghani and Dr. Abdullah Abdullah

KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomes the agreement reached between President Ashraf Ghani and Dr Abdul

17 May 2020

Security Council press statement on terrorist attacks in Kabul and Nangarhar, Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks that took place at the MSF Clinic in Kabul, Afghanistan, during which at least 20 civilians,

13 May 2020

Calls for solidarity amid concerns of rising domestic violence during Covid-19

KABUL - Solidarity and compassion are crucial for families affected by domestic violence during COVID-19 pandemic, said participants in a recent series of UNAMA-backed radio programmes broadcast across Afghanis

13 May 2020

UN Secretary-General condemns attack on Kabul hospital

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General strongly condemns the horrific attack today on a hospital in Kabul, which killed and wounded dozens of people, including women and children. He is also following with concern the escalation of violence in the country.

12 May 2020

Joint Statement by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan

KABUL - Last week H.E.

05 May 2020

Statement by Deborah Lyons on World Press Freedom Day

KABUL - World Press Freedom Day is a time to reflect on the enormous value free media contributes to open and healthy societies, and how we all must p

03 May 2020

More than 500 civilians killed in Afghanistan conflict during first quarter 2020

KABUL - More than 500 civilians, including more than 150 children, were killed due to the fighting in Afghanistan during the first quarter of 2020, according

27 Apr 2020