News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

KABUL - The Secretary-General welcomes the renewal today of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. In particular, the Security Council’s reaffirmation of the United Nations’ “central and impartial role” in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan. The Secretary…

15 January 2008 - Last night's attack on the Serena Hotel in Kabul is a matter of very great concern to us, representing as it does a deliberate targeting of foreign guests and Afghan civilians working together in support of Afghanistan. Dari - Pashto The international community has been present…

24 January 2008 - UNAMA is concerned about developments in the case against Sayed Parwez Kambaksh, a journalist who this week was sentenced to death for blasphemy by a court in Mazar. Dari & Pashto Cases involving religion and freedom of expression occur in many countries and require care and…

24 March 2008 - I am appalled and saddened to have learnt of an attack against a team of deminers in Balkh province working for Afghan Technical Consultants (ATC), an implementing partner for the United Nations Mine Action Centre for Afghanistan (UNMACA). Dari - Pashto Yesterday afternoon, a team of…

5 July 2008 - It is with great sadness that I have today learnt of the assassination of Haji Habibullah, Wolesi Jirga member for Kandahar province. Dari - Pashto It is with great sadness that I have today learnt of the assassination of Haji Habibullah, Wolesi Jirga member for Kandahar province. This…

23 August 2008 - "I learnt late last night of conflicting reports that large numbers of civilians may have been killed during military operations in the Shindand district of Herat province. Dari - Pashto "It is vital that this incident is investigated thoroughly and quickly to establish the facts of…

26 August 2008 - Following reports of large numbers of civilian casualties caused during military operations in Shindand district of Herat province, UNAMA’s human rights team has now returned from a mission to the affected area to investigate these reports. Dari - Pashto This team met with the…

14 September 2008 - This morning, at around 9:40, a United Nations road convoy in Spin Boldak was struck by a vehicle-borne suicide bomb. Dari - Pashto Three people in the convoy were killed. Several bystanders were caught in the blast and we are seeking fuller information on their status while…

11 October 2008 - "The Cabinet changes that have been announced by the President today reflect the priorities set by the Government of Afghanistan and the Afghan people. Dari & Pashto "This reshuffle demonstrates political determination, the importance of implementing more rigorously the agenda set…

21 October 2008 - “Yesterday’s killing of five children in Kunduz from a suicide bomb attack; the reports I have seen of beheadings and loss of life on a bus in Kandahar; abductions of innocent Afghans across the country; and the killing of a foreign aid worker in Kabul are of very great concern to…

13 November 2008 - Over the past 24 hours Afghanistan has seen three attacks in which civilians have been the principal victims. UNAMA condemns these acts unequivocally. Dari & Pashto Those responsible have violated the fundamental right of Afghans to life and security of person. Yesterday’s…

13 December 2008 - I strongly condemn the attack where a young boy was allegedly used as a suicide bomber against British forces in Sangin, Helmand. Dari & Pashto My thoughts are with the families and friends of those killed and wounded. The killing of three marines by a 13-year old boy again…