News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

MAZAR - Schoolteachers and local activists from Mazar have held a workshop to find ways to prevent the recruitment of children by armed groups, and encourage awareness of the dangers of landmines. Thousands of children in Afghanistan are victims of armed conflict, with 923 deaths recorded just in…

GARDEZ - Representatives of six political parties from across Paktya Province have come together in a UNAMA-facilitated meeting to openly and frankly discuss their role in elections, as well as peace and reconciliation. Participants said that the environment of insecurity, as well as a high level of…

BAMYAN - Over 30 members of the Provincial Council, Provincial Government and Civil Society shared ideas and discussed how partnerships can lead to good governance at an event held by UNAMA in Bamyan. The Deputy Governor of the Province, Asif Mubaligh, said cooperation and guidance from the…

NEW YORK - The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan until 17 March 2018. The Mission’s renewed mandate supports Afghanistan’s full assumption of leadership and ownership in the areas of security, governance and…

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. “On the eve of this important day, the UN family in Afghanistan…

KUNAR - A UN-backed roundtable discussion in Asadabad, Kunar Province was recently held, where the importance of good governance and public involvement in provincial council activities was discussed. The speakers focused on the views of the communities and coordination with civil society and…

HERAT – As part of a series of events broadcast on local radio, UNAMA in Herat organized a panel of human rights experts recently to discuss the protection of civilians in conflict. The discussion was broadcast on Ariana Radio. Last year saw a record number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan…

KUNDUZ – This month UNAMA supported radio panel discussions held in northeastern Kunduz and Takhar provinces on the role of the private sector in strengthening governance. The radio programmes aimed to discuss practical ways that the private sector and investors could contribute to good governance…

UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, Toby Lanzer, today presented President Ashraf Ghani with his Letter of Credentials from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

KABUL, 30 March 2017 - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is encouraged by the strong partnership between the Government of Afghanistan, Afghan electoral institutions, and the international community towards the holding of credible, transparent parliamentary and district council…

BAGHLAN - Run completely by women, Radio Sana is the only radio station in the Northern City of Pul-e-khumri, Afghanistan. While the station has a particular focus on women, and caters to a largely female audience, they try to cover a range of different issues that are important to the community…

HELMAND - In a televised debate in Helmand, panelists agreed that if young people are not given the means to participate in society they are at risk of being recruited by anti-government elements. Baryali Helmand, a lecturer at Bost University, Ehsanullah Ehsan, the head of the student’s association…