02 Apr 2015 - KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns in the strongest terms today’s suicide attack in Khost Matun city, Khost province.
A suicide bomber detonated his explosive devices amongst a group of civilians participating in a peaceful...
20 Mar 2015 - KABUL - The United Nations condemns, in the strongest terms, the brutal killing and burning of a 27 year old mentally ill woman.
On 19 March, an angry crowd beat a 27 year old woman to death and then burned her body. The incident took place near the Shah-e-Do Shamshera mosque...
20 Mar 2015 - KABUL - Nowruz is a special occasion for Afghans. It is a time for renewal and celebration, promoting values of peace and solidarity between generations and communities. It contributes to cultural diversity and friendship among people.
“On the eve of this cherished occasion –...
08 Mar 2015 - KABUL - The United Nations celebrates International Women’s Day every year on 8 March. In 2015, the UN system in Afghanistan is marking the day to uphold women’s achievements, recognize challenges, and focus greater attention on women’s rights and gender equality, under the...
25 Feb 2015 - KABUL - A UN report released today on the torture and ill-treatment of conflict-related detainees in Government detention facilities shows some progress and welcomes the new administration’s commitment to accelerate its efforts to fully eliminate the practice of torture and...
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