UN Secretary-General condemns the attack in Kabul
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General condemns the attack today in Kabul on a Sikh-Hindu temple in which dozens of civilians were killed and injured. He expresses his deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and wishes a…
UN Security Council Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul, Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that took place at the Dharamshala Sikh Temple in Kabul, Afghanistan, on 25 March 2020, which resulted…
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Briefing to Security Council by Deputy Special Representative Ingrid Hayden
KABUL/NEW YORK - The following is a transcript of a briefing by video-conference to the United Nations Security Council by the Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan and OIC UNAMA, Ms. Ingrid Hayden…
UN ramps up support to Afghanistan’s fight against COVID-19, records first worker case
KABUL - As the United Nations ramps up its support to Afghanistan’s government and people in the fight against COVID-19, the Organization today confirms that a national staff member in Herat tested positive for COVID-19. Our…
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Voices from Afghanistan heard in biggest-ever global conversation on world’s future
KABUL - A world free from violence and discrimination, and where all people have quality access to education, must be the shared goal of everyone to make the planet a better place, said participants in recent discussions held…
UN Spokesperson's note to correspondents: In response to press queries on regional meeting on Afghanistan
Note to Correspondents: In response to press queries on regional meeting on Afghanistan NEW YORK - Today, the United Nations Secretariat convened a discussion with Member States on regional efforts to support peace in…
Statement by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, on the occasion of Ramadan
KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations family in Afghanistan I extend my warmest wishes to all Afghans as the month of Ramadan begins. The period ahead is a special time of prayer and reflection, as well as a time to show…
More than 500 civilians killed in Afghanistan conflict during first quarter 2020
KABUL - More than 500 civilians, including more than 150 children, were killed due to the fighting in Afghanistan during the first quarter of 2020, according to a United Nations report released today, highlighting the urgent…
Statement by Deborah Lyons on World Press Freedom Day
KA BUL - World Press Freedom Day is a time to reflect on the enormous value free media contributes to open and healthy societies, and how we all must play our part in defending press freedom. Afghanistan can be justly proud…
Joint Statement by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
KABUL - Last week H.E. First Vice-President Amrullah Saleh and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Deborah Lyons held their first meeting since assuming their respective offices. Together they discussed the Covid…
UN Secretary-General condemns attack on Kabul hospital
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General strongly condemns the horrific attack today on a hospital in Kabul, which killed and wounded dozens of people, including women and children. He is also following with concern the escalation of…
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Calls for solidarity amid concerns of rising domestic violence during Covid-19
KABUL - Solidarity and compassion are crucial for families affected by domestic violence during COVID-19 pandemic, said participants in a recent series of UNAMA-backed radio programmes broadcast across Afghanistan. In the pre…