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Live and on-demand webcast of UN Security Council session on latest Afghanistan report
KABUL - Media can follow the live broadcast of the UN Security Council session on the Secretary-General’s latest Report on Afghanistan on UN WebTV, scheduled to commence Thursday, 25 June, at 10:00 New York local time (18:30…
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Fresh impetus essential for anti-corruption efforts in Afghanistan – UN official
KABUL - Afghanistan’s authorities must give fresh impetus to achieving progress in combatting corruption to bolster peace and development efforts, a UN official emphasized at an Afghan civil society roundtable convened to…
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Afghanistan has unique opportunity for a brighter, more stable future – UN envoy
NEW YORK - The UN’s top envoy in Afghanistan said the country now has a unique opportunity to turn the corner to a brighter, more stable future after four decades of war. Deborah Lyons told the Security Council on Thursday…
Security Council Press Statement on UNAMA
NEW YORK - The Security Council held a video conference on UNAMA/Afghanistan on 25 June, 2020. The members of the Security Council were briefed by Ms Deborah Lyons, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for…
UN urges greater protection for civilians and reduced violence in run up to intra-Afghan talks
KABU L - With the prospect of peace talks starting this month between Afghan government and Taliban negotiators, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) urges parties to redouble efforts at protecting civilians from…
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Community support crucial for ending domestic violence during Covid-19
KABUL - A community sensitive to signs of domestic violence is a key component to ending violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic, said participants in a series of UNAMA-backed radio programmes broadcast across…
Local Statement by the Ambassadorial Anti-Corruption Group on Good Governance, Anti-Corruption and Rule of Law
KABUL - The Ambassadorial Anti-Corruption Group * is deeply concerned about the slowdown in Afghanistan’s anti-corruption efforts, as documented by the recently published UNAMA annual anti-corruption report. Addressing…
In this April 2020 file photo, the normally busy streets of Kabul are quiet following the citywide lock-down to combat the spread of COVID-19. Photo UNAMA / Abdul Hamid Nasimi
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Essential role of young women and men in peace efforts spotlighted in Kabul symposium
KABUL - Young women and men in Afghanistan have the power to build a culture of peace while preventing and resolving local disputes, even in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, said panellists in a UN-backed virtual symposium…
UN urges parties to prioritize protection of civilians and start talks
KABUL - The first half of 2020 witnessed fluctuating levels of violence impacting civilians in Afghanistan, with the United Nations documenting 3,458 civilian casualties (1,282 killed and 2,176 injured), according to a new…
International community and Afghanistan government discussed the country’s development and reform agenda
A joint press statement by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland and UNAMA. KABUL - The Fourth Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) concluded today after two days of…
Secretary-General welcomes the announcement by the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban of a ceasefire
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement by the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban of a ceasefire to enable the Afghan people to celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday in peace. The Secretary-General urges…
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SRSG Deborah Lyons at the Senior Officials Meeting
KABUL - The following is a transcript of the opening remarks delivered by the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, at the Senior Officials Meeting. TRANSCRIPT Opening remarks by the…