KABUL (UNAMA) has voiced its deep concern over the spate of abductions, hostage-taking and summary executions carried out in recent days against passengers travelling in civilian vehicles.
“Taking civilians hostage is indefensible,” said UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Nicholas Haysom. “I call for the immediate and unconditional release of all civilians detained and a halt to this horrible practice.”
According to a statement from the UN mission, the Taliban, and children that they forcibly . . .









