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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General strongly condemns the series of bombings today in Nangarhar Province, targeting three schools and a group of demonstrators. He extends his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a quick recovery to those injured.

12 Sep 2018

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 in Afghanistan, in Kabul on 5 September, which was claimed by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh), and in Nangarhar on 11 Sept

12 Sep 2018

UNAMA condemns series of bombings in Nangarhar targeting civilians and schools

KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns the series of bombings today in Nangarhar province which killed at least 21 civilians and injured more than 60 others, and voices its mounting concern at the pattern of attacks targeting civilians and schools.

11 Sep 2018

Bamyan discusses advancing women’s rights and access to justice

BAMYAN – To improve women’s access to justice, efforts must focus on creating a more user-friendly judicial system, combating discriminatory practices and supporting grassroots advocacy on women’s rights, stressed panellists during a radio discussion in the central highlands prov

09 Sep 2018

Secretary-General appoints Ingrid Hayden of Australia as Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan

NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Ingrid Hayden of Australia as his Deputy Special Representative (Political) for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).

07 Sep 2018

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General condemns yesterday’s twin attack in Kabul City targeting civilians at a sports centre in an area populated by Afghanistan’s Shi’a community.

06 Sep 2018

Kunduz Ulema commit to peace efforts and urge residents to do the same

KUNDUZ – A group of religious leaders in Kunduz province have reiterated their commitment to working for peace while calling on residents to get involved in local processes and dialogue on peace and security.

06 Sep 2018

United Nations condemns killing of sportsmen, first responders and journalists

KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns yesterday’s attack targeting civilians at a Kabul sports centre which killed at least 22 civilians and wounded more than 75 others.

06 Sep 2018

Surobi Elders’ Shura pledge to work for peace and development in the district

SUROBI - Members of the Elders’ Shura in the Surobi district of Kabul have reiterated their commitment to working for local peace and in support of economic development.

02 Sep 2018

Journalists in Afghanistan’s west focus on access to information, media safety

HERAT - Improving the media’s access to information affecting local communities, strengthening press freedom and ensuring journalist safety were among the topics discussed at a UN-backed symposium in the western province of Herat this week.

30 Aug 2018

Paktya leaders call for communities to participate in upcoming elections

GARDEZ - The active participation of communities in the upcoming elections is crucial for building a more peaceful and stable country, said participants gathered at a UN-backed event in the south-eastern province of Paktya.

28 Aug 2018

Security Council Press Statement on Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council welcomed the announcement by the Government of Afghanistan on 19 August of a second conditional ceasefire with the Taliban from the start of the Eid al-Adha holiday.

27 Aug 2018

Strategies to empower Nangarhar women spotlighted in new TV programme

JALALABAD - Participants in a UN-backed television programme broadcast in the eastern province of Nangarhar singled out education as the key to women’s empowerment at all levels of Afghanistan’s political and social life.

26 Aug 2018