KABUL, 8 May 2016 - In line with the continued call of the United Nations for a moratorium on the use of the death penalty, UNAMA regrets the execution of six alleged perpetrators of serious crimes and crimes against civilians.…
Six hundred civilian died in Afghanistan's conflict in the first quarter of the current year, showing a significant decrease from the same period last year, the United Nations said on Sunday. However, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)…
KABUL (UNAMA) calls on all parties to the conflict to take precautions to protect civilians during operations. The release of the first quarter civilian casualty data for 2016 showed continued record numbers of civilian casualties. For reading the full story,…
KABUL (UNAMA) on Thursday renewed its pledge to continue supporting Afghanistan, the peace process and the fight against corruption. Tadamichi Yamamoto, who recently took charge as UN Secretary General’s special representative for Afghanistan and UNAMA head, met with President Ashraf…
KABUL during 2015, hitting an all-time high, the United Nations said on Sunday. The numbers exceed the previous record levels of civilian casualties that occurred in 2014. The latest figures indicate an increase of four percent during 2015 in…
KABUL (UNAMA) on Tuesday welcomed the positive start the Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG) made in its work on the Afghan peace and reconciliation process. In a statement, UNAMA noted the recognition by all QCG participants at Monday’s meeting in Islamabad…
KABUL in the first few days of the new year. For reading the full story, please click here
KABUL’s attack at the Spanish Embassy compound in Kabul “as an attack against the entire international community.” Yesterday’s attack at the compound claimed the lives of at least two civilians with several more injured, as well as caused extensive damage…
KABUL (UNAMA) on Sunday condemned the recent killing of nine civilians when explosive ordinance was fired into the village of Shahi Khil in Maidan Wardak district. For reading the full story, please click here
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) would resume its operations soon in northern Kudnuz province, an official said on Thursday. UNAMA public information officer in Kunduz Shamsuddin Hamidi said their office would resume operations soon.…
KABUL (UNAMA) said on Wednesday. The schools’ closure is affecting access to education for more than 20,500 girls, according to the UN mission, which said direct threats from armed opposition groups against schooling for girls had hit approximately 17,000 female…
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan’s lives in northern provinces this year compared to the previous year. This year’s ceremony of the Global Open Day is dedicated to women’s economic development and peace. The gathering in Mazar-i-Sharif…
KABUL, to cease the use of complex and suicide attacks in civilian-populated areas. A statement released by the UNAMA said that three attacks by anti-government elements in Kabul on August 7 caused at least 355 civilian casualties--- 42 deaths and…
KABUL (UNAMA) began systematically recording civilian casualties in 2009. The attacks also caused extensive damage to civilian homes and property. For reading the full story, please click here
KABUL’s leader death were yet to sink in, expressing optimism it would lead to the reopening of peace talks. Speaking to journalists, Nicholas Haysom said it was not UN’s responsibility to lead the peace parleys on behalf of Afghanistan. “It’s…
The Afghan conflict continued to exact a heavy toll on Afghan civilians in the first six months of 2015, with civilian casualties projected to equal or exceed the record high numbers documented in 2014, the United Nations Assistance…
