UNAMA Condemns Attacks on Afghan Civilians
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns in the strongest terms yesterday’s attacks in Faryab, Kandahar, Paktika and Logar which killed 40 civilians, including 10 children, and injured at least 67 others. These attacks produced the deadliest single day for…
Press Release
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expresses its strong concerns that conflict-related violence continues to kill and injure many Afghan women, men and children throughout the country. 2011 marked the fifth year in a row that civilian casualties increased in the…
“KABUL, I LOVE YOU” Film Project Premieres in Afghanistan
KABUL - The United Nations-supported film project “Kabul, I love you” premiered today at the French Institute in Kabul at an event that included the UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Michael Keating; the Acting Minister of Information and Culture, Timur Shah Ishaqzai; and…
UNAMA Condemns the Killing of High Peace Council Member, Arsala Rahmani
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns the assassination of Maulawi Arsala Rahmani, a senior member of the High Peace Council. Print English UNAMA extends its condolences to Maulawi Rahmani’s family members. Since his appointment as a Senator in 2005, Maulawi…
UNAMA reiterates its support for the UNDP-administered LOTFA
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expresses its support for the internationally-funded Law and Order Trust Fund for Afghanistan (LOTFA) and its administration by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Print English An article in the Wall Street Journal on…
UNAMA Condemns Recent Attacks Against Schools in Afghanistan
KABUL - United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is seriously concerned that the protection needs of civilians, especially children and their right to education are being violated through reported attacks by anti-Government elements targeting schools and education officials over the…
United Nations in Afghanistan Donates Vehicles to Ministries of Justice and Labour
KABUL - The United Nations in Afghanistan today donated the first series of more than 60 cars and vans to support Government efforts to strengthen rule of law, justice and wellbeing of workers. In a donation ceremony held today at the UN Compound on Jalalabad Road, Ján Kubiš, the Special…
UNAMA Commends Work of Afghan Media on World Press Day
KABUL - On World Press Freedom Day UNAMA commends the work of Afghan media acknowledging the dedication and professionalism of Afghan journalists and media workers throughout the country as well as personal risks taken during difficult years of conflict. Print English One of this year’s themes for…
UN Condemns Attacks on Civilians in Kabul
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan condemns in the strongest terms the car bomb and suicide attack in the Afghan capital Kabul that killed eight civilians including women and two children and injured 11 other civilians. The attacks were reported as targeting the…
Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the attacks in Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest possible terms the coordinated attacks that were carried out yesterday and today against state institutions and international organisations, including foreign diplomatic missions, in Kabul and in other parts of Afghanistan. The Secretary…
UNAMA Condemns Attacks on Afghan Institutions and Foreign Embassies
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns the attacks launched yesterday by armed insurgents on Afghan institutions and foreign embassies in several provinces, including the capital Kabul. Print English Those responsible for orchestrating these attacks in densely…
Special Representative Kubiš Meets Independent Election Commission
KABUL - Ján Kubiš, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, met yesterday with the Independent Election Commission (IEC) Chairman Fazl Ahmad Manawi. They discussed the renewed mandate that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) received from the…