News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

KANDAHAR - A series of UNAMA-backed theatre performances have reached thousands of children and adults in southern Kandahar province with dramatic depictions of the dangers of child recruitment into armed groups. The 10 open-air theatre shows -- performed at schools and public areas in Kandahar city…

KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan, I wish all Afghans Eid Mubarak. As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr after a month of fasting and worship, I hope that families around Afghanistan will be able to come together in peace, in an environment free of fear and violence…

KUNDUZ - The greater protection and empowerment of Afghan women was the topic of a televised panel discussion that reached an estimated quarter of a million people in north-eastern Kunduz province. With a lively panel consisting of a religious scholar, a women’s rights activist and two civil society…

WARSAW - The United Nations underscored its commitment to Afghanistan, highlighting the importance of the government’s reforms in the interest of achieving a more stable and prosperous future for the country. Speaking on behalf of the United Nations at the NATO Summit in Warsaw, Poland, the UN Under…

KHOST - Increasing women’s engagement at all levels of Afghan society will empower them, involve them more in community decision-making and improve their access to rights, panellists said at a UNAMA-backed forum in south-eastern Khost province. “Women are half of the population, so it is impossible…

KABUL - Despite having to flee a 2015 Taliban attack on her city, an Afghan woman has been determined to keep her two radio stations operating and providing information to the Kunduz community. Following the Taliban’s entry into Kunduz in September 2015, many media outlets were closed, with looting…

KABUL - To discuss preparations for parliamentary and district elections, President Ghani met with Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan. “The National Unity Government is fully committed to electoral reform and to holding free and fair…

JALALABAD - The importance of good governance and public involvement in provincial council activities was highlighted at a UN-backed round table in Jalalabad, the provincial capital of eastern Nangarhar province. “Considering the interests of the county, provincial council members should maintain…

SHARANA - Women’s participation in decision-making will ensure development and peace efforts will move forward, said religious scholars and community leaders at a UN-backed debate in Sharana, capital of the southeastern Paktika province. The event, facilitated by the regional office of the UN…

KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan, I condemn in the strongest possible terms today’s deadly attack that killed and maimed hundreds of civilians gathered to peacefully demonstrate in Kabul city. Preliminary figures indicate that the attack killed at least 59 civilians and injured…

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General condemns today’s terrorist attack in Kabul. This despicable crime targeted citizens peacefully exercising their fundamental human rights. The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families of the victims and expresses his solidarity with the people and…

NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that occurred on 23 July, in Kabul for which local affiliates of ISIL [Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant/Da’esh] has claimed responsibility. Two explosions occurred at…