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Special Representative Kai Eide on reports of civilian casualties in western Afghanistan

23 August 2008 - "I learnt late last night of conflicting reports that large numbers of civilians may have been killed during military operations in the Shindand district of Herat province.

15 Mar 2009

Special Representative Kai Eide on civilian casualties caused by military operations in Shindand

26 August 2008 - Following reports of large numbers of civilian casualties caused during military operations in Shindand district of Herat province, UNAMA’s human rights team has now returned from a mission to the affected area to investigate these reports.

12 Mar 2009

Joint UNAMA and WHO statement on attack on UN convoy

14 September 2008 - This morning, at around 9:40, a United Nations road convoy in Spin Boldak was struck by a vehicle-borne suicide bomb.

12 Mar 2009

Special Representative Kai Eide on new cabinet appointments

11 October 2008 - "The Cabinet changes that have been announced by the President today reflect the priorities set by the Government of Afghanistan and the Afghan people.

12 Mar 2009

Special Representative Kai Eide on Kunduz suicide attack

21 October 2008 - “Yesterday’s killing of five children in Kunduz from a suicide bomb attack; the reports I have seen of beheadings and loss of life on a bus in Kandahar; abductions of innocent Afghans across the country; and the killing of a f

12 Mar 2009

Deputy Special Representative Chris Alexander on attacks resulting in civilian casualties

13 November 2008 - Over the past 24 hours Afghanistan has seen three attacks in which civilians have been the principal victims. UNAMA condemns these acts unequivocally.

12 Mar 2009

Special Representative Kai Eide on young boy allegedly used as a suicide bomber

13 December 2008 - I strongly condemn the attack where a young boy was allegedly used as a suicide bomber against British forces in Sangin, Helmand.

12 Mar 2009

Special Representative Kai Eide on attack on police in Uruzgan

2 February 2009 - I am deeply saddened by the news we have received today from Uruzgan province of a bomb attack at a police centre in Tirinkot that has left many dead or wounded.

12 Mar 2009

Special Representative Kai Eide on attacks in Kabul

KABUL - This morning's terrorist attacks in Kabul targeted people and institutions committed to building a better future for the country.

12 Mar 2009

UNAMA Spokesperson on Danish cartoons and Dutch film

5 March 2008 - We share the concern of Afghan people over the controversy that has been created by the publication of the Danish cartoons and the Dutch film.

12 Mar 2009

UNAMA Spokesperson on suicide attack in Nangarhar province

29 April 2008 - UNAMA strongly condemns this morning’s suicide attack in Khogiani district of Nangarhar province whose principal victims were reportedly civilians. We share the outrage of all Afghans at such indiscriminate targeting of innocent people.

12 Mar 2009

Spokesperson of the Secretary-General on international efforts in Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General notes the challenges that Afghanistan and the international community have faced in 2007, and is thankful to all those Member States contributing troops and assets to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force and in

11 Mar 2009

Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on attack on the Serena Hotel

15 January 2008 - The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest possible terms the attack against the Serena Hotel in Kabul yesterday, which killed at least eight people and injured a number of others, both Afghans and internationals.

11 Mar 2009