News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

KABUL - As the United Nations prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day, which falls on 8 March annually, the UN system in Afghanistan is marking the Day with a recommitment to its efforts to help improve gender equality and women’s empowerment.“The 21st century has to be different for every…

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) was today joined by Afghan officials and activists in marking International Women’s Day (8 March) at a ceremony in the capital, Kabul, in which they stressed the need for the increased participation of women in next month’s…

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns the killing of a Swedish-British journalist in the capital, Kabul, today.The victim was shot in broad daylight while walking in the Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan diplomatic area. “I am deeply concerned about civilians, be they…

KABUL - She was supposed to be an engineer. But Jamila Bayaz lasted a year studying engineering at Kabul University before finally convincing her family to let her join Afghanistan’s police force.That was three decades ago when such a career for a woman in Afghanistan was widely considered…

KABUL - With 23 days left before Afghans go to the polls to elect a new President and Provincial Council members, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) highlights that taking part in elections is a basic human right for all people.“Like all citizens of the world, Afghan men…

KABUL - Condemning the killing of a Swedish-British journalist in Kabul on Tuesday, an Afghan media rights group today called on the Government of Afghanistan to take “serious measures” for ensuring the protection of journalists in the country.“We demand that the Afghan Government strictly pursue…

NEW YORK - The latest report on Afghanistan by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been released in New York.Mr. Ban’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ján Kubiš, is scheduled to present the report – The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and…

PAKTYA - Religious scholars in Ghazni province have asked the womenfolk to participate in the upcoming presidential and provincial councils elections slated for 5 April this year and support the candidates of their choice.The call came at seminar organized by the Independent Election Commission (IEC…

KABUL - The top United Nations official in Afghanistan today told a meeting of the Security Council in New York that the country's Presidential and Provincial Council elections next month should not be a ‘winner takes all’ contest and the candidates should understand that not being the winner is not…

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is saddened to learn of the death today of the First Vice-President of Afghanistan, Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim – a good and trusted partner of the UN.“The UN family joins the Government and people of Afghanistan in mourning the…

KABUL - With less than three weeks to go before Afghans vote for a new President and Provincial Councils, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) highlights the need for elections which are free from malpractice, including fraud, which could prejudice the results.“Any actions…

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) strongly condemns a deadly suicide attack which took place today in the northern province of Faryab, killing 15 civilians and injuring another 47.According to reports, a suicide attacker with a body-borne improvised explosive…