02 Jul 2019 - 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.
Preliminary data indicates...
30 Jun 2019 - 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.
Considering the various media reports speculating about...
27 Jun 2019 - KABUL - Freedom of the press is critical. Civilians should never be deliberately targeted with violence. These are two fundamental principles.
This week the Taliban publicly threatened to turn media outlets into military targets. I unequivocally condemn this threat and call for...
18 Jun 2019 - KABUL - Media can follow the live broadcast of the UN Security Council session on the Secretary-General’s latest report on Afghanistan on UN Web TV (http://webtv.un.org), scheduled to commence Wednesday, 19 June, at 15:00 New York local time (...
09 Jun 2019 - “The single biggest cause of humanitarian suffering is declining compliance with international humanitarian law.” – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
KABUL, 9 June 2019 - Against the sobering backdrop of the ongoing intense conflict across Afghanistan, the...
03 Jun 2019 - KABUL- As we celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr around the world after a month of fasting and worship, I wish all Afghans Eid Mubarak on behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan.
To allow all Afghans to commemorate this auspicious and important celebration, I strongly urge all parties to...
26 May 2019 - KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan expresses grave concern about credible accounts of Taliban subjecting detainees to ill-treatment and actions that may amount to torture, as well as serious allegations that some detainees were killed. Reports also indicate that...
25 May 2019 - KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) remains concerned about the continuing heavy toll on civilians from the conflict taking place during the holy month of Ramadan, and urges parties to do more to prevent harm.
UNAMA condemns anti-government elements for...
20 May 2019 - KABUL - Continued focus and effort are essential for building on the progress made in implementing Afghanistan’s anti-corruption strategy, finds a new United Nations report released today.
“Fighting corruption remains a truly fundamental necessity in Afghanistan,” said...
13 May 2019 - KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expresses grave concern about the impact on civilians from the increase in violence around the country during the first week of the holy month of Ramadan.
UNAMA condemns Taliban for incidents in which civilians have been...
05 May 2019 - KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan I extend my warmest wishes to all Afghans as the holy month of Ramadan begins.
The period ahead is a special time of prayer and reflection for Afghans, as well as a time to show compassion for those most affected by the...
26 Apr 2019 - KABUL - The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, yesterday met with Mullah Baradar Akhund and the Taliban negotiating team in Doha. The meeting was part of a regular dialogue between the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and...
24 Apr 2019 - KABUL - UNAMA today released its Quarterly Report on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict: 1 January to 31 March 2019.
For the full report in English, Dari and Pashto and for more detailed information, please consult the UNAMA annual and mid-year reports on the...
17 Apr 2019 - KABUL - In its latest report on the treatment of conflict-related detainees in Afghanistan published today, the UN documents an encouraging reduction in the number of cases of torture since 2016 but notes its ongoing concern at the high number of detainees who continue to...
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