News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

KABUL - Following an attack on its office in Kunduz, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is relocating its international staff to put in place additional arrangements and measures to make sure that the office can continue to operate in safety. Dari - Pashto This temporary…

KABUL - On International Women’s Day, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and UN Women urged the Government of Afghanistan to fully and promptly implement the law on Elimination of Violence against Women. Print English - Dari - Pashto “As long as women and girls in…

KABUL - We are shocked and saddened by the tragic incident in Kandahar that reportedly resulted in the loss of civilian lives including of women and children. Print English - Dari - Pashto We expect that the investigation will rapidly establish the facts, that those responsible will be held…

KABUL - The United Nations in Afghanistan congratulates all Afghans on the occasion of Nowruz . “Nowruz is one of the most cherished traditional celebrations in Afghanistan and the region, a time for new beginnings, for getting together with friends and relatives and a time to realise dreams and…

KABUL - Ján Kubiš, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Afghanistan, met with Maulawi Qiyamuddin Kashaaf, the Chairman of the Ulema Council of Afghanistan, this afternoon. Following the inadvertently improper handling of the Holy Quran in the Bagram base, SRSG Kubiš called…

KABUL - The United Nations welcomes actions by the Government of Afghanistan and civil society to ensure appropriately qualified commissioners are appointed to the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) through a transparent and consultative process, the United Nations Assistance…

KABUL - Hervé Ladsous, Head of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), concluded his five-day visit to Afghanistan today. This is Mr. Ladsous’ first visit to Afghanistan. Mr. Ladsous called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Zalmay Rassoul, the National Security Advisor, Dr. Rangin…

KABUL - Heading into the fourth decade of AIDS, we are finally in a position to end the epidemic. Print English - Dari - Pashto The progress we have made so far is proof that we can realize our vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. The number of new HIV…

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan welcomes a joint report launched today by a group of Afghan civil society organisations and the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission entitled, Afghan People’s Dialogue on Peace: Laying the Foundations for an Inclusive Peace…

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) strongly condemns today’s explosions in the cities of Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif that resulted in the deaths and injuries of tens of Afghan civilians who had gathered to mourn on the occasion of the Tenth of Muharam. Print English -…

KABUL - The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by today’s attacks in Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens of Afghan civilians who had gathered to mourn on the occasion of the Tenth of Muharram. The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms such…

KABUL - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the abhorrent terrorist attacks on 6 December 2011 in Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif causing numerous death and injuries. Press Statement. The members of the Security Council expressed their deep sympathy and sincere condolences…