News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

BAMYAN - The key role of women in the advancement of Afghan society was celebrated at an event in central Bamyan province last week. Around 30 women, forming a cross-section of the local society and who are leaders in their areas of expertise, gathered for a UNAMA-backed event set up to mark…

NEW YORK - Without a peace process, the sustainability and viability of all efforts to bring stability and prosperity to Afghanistan will be called into question, said Nicholas Haysom, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, in a briefing to the Security Council today. In…

NEW YORK - The near verbatum transcript of remarks by Nicholas Haysom at a media stakeout at the United Nations following his briefing to the Security Council. TRANSCRIPT MEDIA STAKEOUT FOLLOWING SRSG NICHOLAS HAYSOM’S BRIEFING TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL New York – 15 March 2016 (near verbatim) ***…

KABUL - Journalist security and freedom of expression were the focus of a conference in Kabul yesterday, attended by media professionals from across Afghanistan. More than 50 people -- representing journalist organizations, media outlets, civil society groups, government agencies and the…

BAZARAK - A new partnership between a central Panjshir province radio station and UNAMA will kick off over the next three months with a series of broadcasts on justice and rule of law. At a meeting in Bazarak this week, the details of the agreement were finalized between Khurasan FM – the only media…

KABUL - Nowruz is a special occasion for Afghans. It is a time for renewal and celebration, promoting values of peace and solidarity between generations and communities. It contributes to cultural diversity and friendship among people. “Ahead of this occasion, the UN family in Afghanistan expresses…

Op-ed by Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. KABUL - A few days before I was scheduled to travel to Afghanistan, I read about the death of Wasil Ahmad. You may remember him. Wasil was an 11-year-old Afghan boy, described as a hero by some…

NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Nicholas Haysom of South Africa as his Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan. He will succeed Haile Menkerios of South Africa, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for his dedication and commitment. Mr…

NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Pernille Dahler Kardel of Denmark as his Deputy Special Representative (Political) for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Ms. Kardel will succeed Tadamichi Yamamoto of Japan, who the…

NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Tadamichi Yamamoto of Japan as his Special Representative for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). He will succeed Nicholas Haysom of South Africa who has served in this critical role…

Bamyan - United Nations support for improved health services in Bamyan is part of the world body’s efforts to improve the lives of Afghans by supporting the country’s development initiatives. At the same time, in light of attacks on access to healthcare facilities, UNAMA has reminded all parties to…

KABUL - Mark Bowden, the UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator and the Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, addressed the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of G7+ countries in Kabul yesterday. Mr. Bowden welcomed the government’s progress in developing strategies toward resilience and…