Statement attributable to UNAMA Spokesperson Dan McNorton

1 Apr 2011

Statement attributable to UNAMA Spokesperson Dan McNorton

1 April 2011 - "We can confirm that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) operations centre in Mazar-e-Sharif, in northern Afghanistan has been attacked today following a demonstration. We can also confirm that there have been United Nations personnel deaths. The situation is still confusing and we are currently working to ascertain all the facts and take care of all our staff. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Staffan de Mistura, is on his way to Mazar-e-Sharif now to deal with the situation personally on the ground."