UNAMA condemns deadly suicide attack in northern Afghanistan
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…
Security Council press statement on terrorist attack in Afghanistan’s Faryab province
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on 18 March 2014 in Faryab province, Afghanistan, which has caused numerous deaths and injuries of innocent civilians.The…
Insecurity, social constraints impede women’s businesses
GHAZNI - Despite tremendous eagerness of women in businesses, social constraints and insecurity are severely impeding the opportunities for women in Ghazni province.A women rights activist, Amina Spogmai said that despite…
Women’s participation essential for inclusive and credible elections
KABUL - Women’s full participation in Afghanistan’s upcoming Presidential and Provincial Councils is essential to ensure an inclusive and credible electoral process, a senior official of the United Nations Assistance Mission…
UNAMA’s best wishes to Afghans on Nowruz
KABUL - Nowruz is a special occasion for Afghans. It is a time for renewal and celebration. It promotes values of peace and solidarity between generations and communities. It contributes to cultural diversity and friendship…
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UNAMA to advocate for enhanced women's participation in elections, senior official tells meeting
KABUL - A senior official with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) today told a group of representatives of civil society organizations that the Mission continues to strongly advocate for enhancing…
Secretary-General condemns string of last week’s attacks killing civilians in Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the deadly attacks that have killed over 50 civilians in Afghanistan this week. These include a suicide attack on a market in Faryab province, an attack on a…
UNAMA condemns deadly attack on Kabul hotel
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) strongly condemns Thursday evening’s deadly attack on a hotel in the capital, Kabul, with officials reporting nine civilian fatalities and several wounded…
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UN chief welcomes Afghan women’s petition calling for cease-fire and peace
KABUL - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed a petition, signed by nearly a quarter of a million Afghan women, calling for peace and a cease-fire in the country.In a statement issued on Friday, Mr. Ban’s…
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Inauguration of a sanatorium for disabled people
KABUL - First ever in its kind, a sanatorium for Afghan disabled persons was inaugurated in Herat.The Deputy of Pir-e-Herat Foundation, Sana Mohsini, said that the sanatorium is located in Gazerga area of Herat City and…
Agriculture Department spends US$12 million on development projects
HERAT - The Department of Agriculture in Herat announced that it has spent about US$12 million in 1392 solar year for completion various development projects.The Director of the Department, Faqir Ahmad Biangar, while speaking…
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Kubiš: Elections are responsibility of all Afghans
KABUL - Ján Kubiš was appointed the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in late 2011.A Slovak national, Mr. Kubiš has more than three…