Statement by Tadamichi Yamamoto on attack targeting religious leaders in Kabul
KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan, I unequivocally condemn yesterday’s attack in which scores of civilians were killed and injured. The facts in this incident are clear. The explosion occurred last night…
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UN officials meet with Zabul leaders on local peace, development
QALAT - To discuss Zabul’s latest economic development plans and local peace initiatives, UNAMA’s Kandahar regional office organized a series of meetings with civil society members, women’s rights groups, government officials…
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Street theatre in Kandahar promotes the rights of children in armed conflict
KANDAHAR - The importance of protecting the rights and well-being of children in the ongoing conflict came to life during several UN-backed events in Kandahar and Kunduz in recent weeks. Hundreds of community members…
UN calls to support survivors and amplify voices of advocates to end violence against women and girls
KABUL - Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the United Nations in Afghanistan calls on everyone to respect, promote…
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Bamyan leaders strategize on building social cohesion, foundations for peace
BAMYAN - Community elders, civil society activists, religious scholars and media representatives in the central highlands province gathered at a UN-backed symposium to strategize on ways to promote social cohesion, both…
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Kapisa radio programme spotlights importance of Afghan youth in development initiatives
MAHMUD-E-RAQI - The active and meaningful participation of young Afghans in the country’s public institutions and in political processes is crucial for local development initiatives, said panellists in a UN-backed radio…
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Secretary-General video message to open the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan
GENEVA - The following is a transcript of a video message delivered by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to open the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan. THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTÓNIO GUTERRES VIDEO MESSAGE TO…
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Secretary-General keynote statement at the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan
GENEVA - The following is a transcript of a the keynote statement delivered by Under-Secretary-General Rosemary A. DiCarlo on behalf of Secretary-General António Guterres at the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan. THE SECRETARY…
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SRSG Yamamoto at the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan press conference
GENEVA - The following is a transcript of a press conference on 28 November 2018 following the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan. PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan…
Preliminary findings indicate airstrike killed and injured 26 civilians in Helmand province
KABUL - Preliminary findings from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) indicate that as many as 23 civilians were killed and three injured Tuesday in an airstrike in Garmser district of Helmand province during…
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Meaningful participation of Afghan women in peace the focus of ‘open days’ dialogues
KABUL - With a special focus in 2018 on the meaningful participation of women in peace initiatives, this year’s ‘Global Open Days’ events brought together hundreds of women from across Afghanistan with representatives from…
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Samangan communities sign local peace pact to end longstanding, violent dispute
MAZAR-E-SHARIF - A UN-backed peace initiative has helped ease a longstanding dispute in Samangan, demonstrating the power of local communities to determine their fate through dialogue, even against the backdrop of the broader…