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Secretary-General condemns the attack in Kabul

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack today in Kabul at a commemoration of the life of Afghan leader Abdul Ali Mazari. He expresses his deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Afghanistan.

06 Mar 2020

United Nations condemns attack targeting civilians at Kabul commemoration event

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns today’s attack in Kabul. Initial reports indicate that the attack killed nearly 30 civilians and injured many more, among them women and children.

06 Mar 2020

Secretary-General welcomes efforts to achieve a lasting political settlement in Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General welcomes efforts to achieve a lasting political settlement in Afghanistan. Today’s events in Doha and Kabul mark important developments in this regard.

29 Feb 2020

United Nations urges continuation of reduced violence and welcomes commitment to intra-Afghan negotiations

KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomes the successful conclusion of a seven-day period of reduced violence, which is expected to lead to the start of intra-Afghan negotiations.

29 Feb 2020

United Nations statement on reports of forceful attempts to replace government officials

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is extremely concerned by the events that are ongoing to replace government officials.

22 Feb 2020

Afghanistan: 10,000 civilian casualties for sixth straight year

KABUL/GENEVA - Parties to the conflict in Afghanistan killed and injured more than 10,000 civilians in 2019, according to a new United Nations report that describes continuing record-high levels of civilian harm in the ongoing conflict.

22 Feb 2020

Secretary-General statement on announced reduction of violence in Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General welcomes the announced nationwide reduction of violence in Afghanistan, which is the result of talks between the United States and the Taliban, as well as consultations with the Government of Afghanistan.

21 Feb 2020

UNAMA statement on announcements of reduced violence in Afghanistan

KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomes the announced start of a seven-day period of reduced violence, which represents an unparalleled opportunity that can lead toward a durable and lasting peace.

21 Feb 2020

United Nations statement on the announcement of final results for Afghanistan’s presidential election

KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) takes note of the announcement of the final results for Afghanistan’s presidential election and the work of the country’s electoral bodies leading up to the announcement.

19 Feb 2020

Secretary-General statement on reduction of violence in Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General has been following closely the talks between the United States and the Taliban about a significant reduction of violence in Afghanistan aimed at opening the way for intra-Afghan peace negotiations.

17 Feb 2020

Community leaders in Afghanistan’s southeast strategize on human rights

GHAZNI - The important role of community leaders in promoting and protecting human rights was the focus of a UN-backed event in Afghanistan’s southeast province of Ghazni.

05 Feb 2020

Youth in Afghanistan’s northeast call for inclusion in peace efforts, decision-making

KUNDUZ - The crucial role that youth can play in promoting peace, security and stability in Afghanistan was reinforced at UN-backed events in the northeast through 2019, enabling hundreds of young people to make their voices heard on some of the country’s most pressing issues.

03 Feb 2020

Women’s essential role in peace efforts spotlighted in southeastern events

KHOST - The crucial importance of Afghan women’s meaningful participation in peace efforts, locally and nationally, was the focus of two UN-backed events in the southeast capital of Khost province.

30 Jan 2020

Khost leaders advocate for the rights of children in armed conflict

KHOST - The abuse and recruitment of children in the Afghanistan remains a reality that must be challenged, said participants at a UN-backed event in the southeast province of Khost.

26 Jan 2020