KABUL (UNAMA) on Saturday expressed concern over the replacement of government officials by the Stability and Partnership team led by Dr. Abdullah. In a statement, the UN mission said: “Resorting to force or any other unlawful means at the very…
KABUL have discussed the Afghan peace process. In a statement, the National Security Council said the Tadamachi Yamamoto briefed Mohib on recent developments and future plants for the Afghan peace process. Mohib hoped the new developments would result in positive…
Peace will be an issue of vital importance to the incoming Afghan administration, says the UN secretary-general’s special representative. Afghanistan awaits the outcome of the recent presidential election, as the poll panel struggles with a vote recount and…
The United Nations (UN) and the Afghan government have reaffirmed their determination to bring to justice perpetrators of last week’s blast that killed a foreign aid worker. UN envoy Tadamichi Yamamoto, leading a delegation, on Monday attended a…
A Model United Nations Conference was organized in Kabul to encourage youth participation in decisions and their familiarity with the UN and international diplomacy. Mohammad Yahya Qanay, the organizer of UN Model Conference in Kabul, said he had…
The United Nations has condemned the killing of its worker and injuries to two others in an attack in Kabul. One person was killed and five others injured in a bomb attack on a UN vehicle in the…
KABUL’s meaningful participation for sustainable peace is the focus of this year’s Global Open Days meeting on women, peace and security. Thirty women’s rights activists and gender equality advocates from different provinces met here for an inclusive, open and collaborative…
At least 30 civilians were killed and nine others wounded in a US airstrike in western Farah province in May, the United Nations announced on Wednesday. In a statement, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said 14…
KABUL (UNAMA) voices its continuing deep concerns about the high number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan and reiterates that all parties to the conflict must do their utmost to protect civilians from harm, a statement says on Thursday. “The disregard…
The United Nations has urged all stakeholders to play their part in creating conditions for citizens to vote in safety and for the credibility of the electoral process to be safeguarded.
KABUL must be lunched soon. Briefing the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on the Afghanistan situation, he said the conflict could be resolved only by direct talks between the Afghans. “These talks must be inclusive, representing the whole spectrum of…
KABUL underscored ‘the urgency’ of ending the conflict through a negotiated settlement. “The suffering of the Afghan people must end,” Tadamichi Yamamoto said in a statement following last night Taliban attack on a residential compound in Kabul, in which many…
KABUL regarding what was termed ‘consistent breach of Afghanistan’s territorial integrity by Pakistani military forces.’ This is the follow-up of the previous complain (February 22, 2019), the Afghan Mission said the outstanding issue of continued violations of the territory of…
KABUL, I wish to congratulate all Afghans as they celebrate 100 years of their country’s independence, UN envoy said in a statement on Monday. Tadamichi Yamamoto said the United Nations shared in the pride of all Afghans who, despite many…
KABUL’s stated threat to target civilians participating in the 28 September presidential election process, a statement on Wednesday. According to international humanitarian and human rights law, the electoral process in Afghanistan is a civilian undertaking and everyone has the right…
KABUL on Saturday reminded all parties to the conflict of their responsibility to protect civilians and to comply with their obligations under international law. The latest UN document shows that civilian casualty rates returned to record high levels in the…
KABUL’s body supported the process. Tadamichi Yamamoto made the remarks during a meeting with State Minister for Peace Affairs Abdul Salam Rahimi at the latter’s office, a statement from the Ministry for Peace said. The two sides exchanged views on…
In response to a UN report on civilian casualties, the Afghan government on Tuesday said it was taking ‘concrete steps’ to protect civilians and provide aid to survivors and the displaced. “The three-pronged approach – protection, mitigation and…
The United Nations on Monday urged all presidential candidates and their supporters to engage in a fair campaign as outlined in the election law. In a statement, UNAMA asked presidential runners to respect the Independent Election Commission’s Code…
KABUL. Briefing UN Security Council members on Friday on her recent visit to Afghanistan, she said under the Taliban services and protection from extreme violence. Similarly, they could not participate in political or public life, she recalled. But in the…
KABUL in reconciliation talks. UN deputy chief Amina Mohammed, who led an all-women delegation for a two-day solidarity mission, said they focused on women, peace and security. Speaking to journalists in Kabul on Sunday, she said: “We have been impressed…
KABUL’s Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC). In a statement on Thursday, The UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) called the commission’s role in safeguarding human rights crucial, especially in the context of ongoing peace talks. Earlier in the week, the Afghan…
KABUL Tadamichi Yamamoto has said that both peace process, and upcoming presidential elections remained top priorities for the UN, according to a statement on Sunday. “Regarding efforts related to the upcoming presidential elections and the work to create an initial…
KABUL’s statement in which they threatened to turn media outlets into military targets, according to a statement on Thursday. “I unequivocally condemn this threat and call for it to be rescinded, as words must never be met with violence. The…
