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Youth underscore their key role in preventing violent extremism during UN-backed event

KABUL - Young people should be at the forefront of preventing and responding to violent extremism, said participants at a UN-backed youth event held in Kabul.

23 Jul 2019

SRSG Yamamoto at the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board meeting

KABUL - The following is a transcript of the opening remarks delivered by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, at the beginning of the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board meeting.

22 Jul 2019

UN looks to continue close partnership with Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission

KABUL- With the announcement of the appointment of the new Commissioners and Ms.

18 Jul 2019

Rural women advocate for inclusion in peace discussions

QALA-E-NAW – Women from the rural and conflict-affected districts of the western province of Badghis seek involvement in peace efforts to ensure that their concerns are heard and their rights protected in any agreements.

16 Jul 2019

UN-backed ‘local peace initiative’ culminates in pact to end longstanding land dispute in Kunar

ASADABAD – A UN-backed ‘local peace initiative’ has helped two tribes reach agreement on ending a 40-year conflict over land in the eastern province of Kunar.

10 Jul 2019

Effective coordination essential for protecting women’s rights, say Balkh leaders

MAZAR-E-SHARIF - Strong synergy between government officials, civil society members, rights advocates and other community leaders is essential for protecting the human rights of women and girls, said participants at a recent symposium in the northern province of Balkh.

03 Jul 2019

Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that took place in Kabul, Afghanistan, on 1 July 2019, which resulted in at least 35 people killed and more than 70 people injured, many of them civilians, for which the Talib

03 Jul 2019

United Nations Secretary-General on Taliban attack in Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General is outraged and deeply saddened by the Taliban-claimed complex attack that took place on 1 July in a civilian-populated area of Kabul.

02 Jul 2019

United Nations appalled by Taliban attack in downtown Kabul

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is appalled by the Taliban-claimed attack yesterday in a civilian-populated area of Kabul, where schools, homes, media outlets and other civilian facilities were immediately nearby.

02 Jul 2019

Statement by Tadamichi Yamamoto on elections and peace in Afghanistan

KABUL - Regarding efforts related to the upcoming presidential elections and the work to create an initial peace framework in Afghanistan, I wish to reiterate that both processes are top priorities for the United Nations.

30 Jun 2019

Crucial role of Paktika civil society spotlighted at UN-backed symposium on elections

SHARANA - Civil society representatives came together recently in Afghanistan’s southeast province of Paktika to strategize on ways to coordinate with local communities and electoral management bodies to enhance participation in the upcoming presidential elections.

30 Jun 2019

Statement by Tadamichi Yamamoto on Taliban threats against media in Afghanistan

KABUL - Freedom of the press is critical. Civilians should never be deliberately targeted with violence. These are two fundamental principles.

27 Jun 2019

Direct talks essential for Afghanistan to remain on path to peace – UN envoy

NEW YORK - The UN’s top envoy in Afghanistan insisted on the need to start formal negotiations between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban to reach a peace agreement.

19 Jun 2019