KABUL (UNAMA) on Saturday said deliberate and indiscriminate attacks against civilians could never be justified and amounted to war crimes. The mission in a statement said it remained concerned about the continuing heavy toll on civilians from the conflict taking…
KABUL) the only a decision-making body. In a series of tweets, UNAMA head Tadamachi Yamamoto said: “Critically important that credible Afghanistan presidential election take place on time this year. Everyone should play their role to ensure Afghans can exercise their…
KABUL In a statement, UNAMA condemned the Taliban for incidents in which civilians had been deliberately targeted, such as the May 8 attack in Kabul against Counterpart International. Six civilians were killed and a further 28 injured in the assault…
KABUL Tadamichi Yamamoto has extended his warmest wishes to all Afghans on the arrival of the holy month of Ramazan and called on all warring parties to stop fighting. “The period ahead a special time for prayers and reflection for…
For the first time in the 18-year conflict, more civilians have been killed by Afghan and international forces than by militants, the UN said on Wednesday. Foreign and pro-government forces were blamed for the deaths of 305 civilians…
UN top diplomat in Afghanistan on Sunday urged the Afghans to stand united in their support for the peace process for the sake of their country’s good future. Addressing a gathering in Lashkargah, the capital of southern Helmand…
KABUL and the extension of UNAMA’s mandate. On March 15, China voted in favour of the resolution on the technical extension of the UNAMA mandate at the United Nations Security Council. At a meeting here with UNAMA head Tadamichi Yamamoto;…
KABUL in Lashkargah, the capital of southern Helmand province. Initial findings indicated that at least three civilians were killed and dozens were injured in an attack that deliberately targeted local civilian government officials, a statement from the UNAMA said. UNAMA noted statements purportedly…
KABUL (UNAMA) noted the announcement by Afghan electoral authorities for the presidential election to be held in July 2019 and welcomes the clarity in the electoral calendar, according to a statement on Monday. The United Nations understood that the new…
KABUL (UNAMA) head has condemned Tuesday's deadly attack on two government buildings in an area of Kabul heavily populated by civilians. At least 43 people were killed and 10 others wounded in the complex attack on the Ministry of Public…
KABUL has never been more real than it is now. Briefing the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan on Monday, Tadamichi Yamamoto cited a string of important milestones achieved in recent months. The developments include the appointment…
KABUL has found. In its investigation report released late Thursday, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said initial findings indicated the vast majority of the victims were women and children. “The Mission is actively working to verify information indicating up…
KABUL, a special report released by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Tuesday. A Record high numbers of civilians got killed and injured on an election day what the report has been describes the deliberate campaign of…
KABUL (UNAMA) has urged the electoral authorities to safeguard the integrity and transparency of the electoral process, especially concerning vote counting, as well as the tabulation and announcement of results, according to a statement on Sunday. Voting in parliamentary elections…
KABUL (UNAMA) has encouraged by the high numbers of Afghans who turned out today to have their voices heard and to exercise their constitutional right to vote for representatives of their choosing in parliamentary elections, according to a statement on…
KABUL elections. On the other hand, UNAMA expressed deep concern over recent public statements made by the Taliban, especially those that indicate their intention to carry out attacks against schools that will be used as polling centres. UNAMA in a…
KABUL (UNAMA) on Wednesday said there was no military solution to the fighting in the war-ravaged country, where civilian casualties rose five percent this year. At least 8,050 Afghan civilians were killed or wounded in the first nine months of…
KABUL’s constitution and a basic human right for all people, the UN mission said on Tuesday. “Afghan men and women have a basic human right to freely choose their government and leaders,” said Tadamichi Yamamoto, the UNAMA head said in…
Anti-government elements must immediately end the indiscriminate and disproportionate use of all improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in areas frequented by civilians, said UNAMA in a special human rights report released today. The special report – titled “Increasing Harm…
KABUL (UNAMA). Secretary-General António Guterres announced on Friday the appointment of Ms Hayden, who has more than 27 years of distinguished service with the United Nations. She has served as acting deputy special representative of UNAMA since January 2018. She…
KABUL and head of the UN Assistance Mission UNAMA Tadamichi Yamamoto on Tuesday wished all Afghans ‘a peaceful and joyous Eidul Adha celebration. In a statement, the UNAMA chief said “Eid-ul-Adha is a time of peace, which all Afghans long…
KABUL (UNAMA) has welcomed the recent progress made toward Afghanistan’s parliamentary polls, including candidate vetting and other preparations required for printing ballots on schedule, as testament to Afghanistan’s successful ownership of the electoral process, according statement on Monday. “While preparations…
KABUL met with representatives of the Government of Afghanistan, political leaders and the diplomatic community and reaffirmed the UN support to Afghanistan, according to a statement on Thursday. In his meetings, Mr Jenča emphasized the United Nations’ long-term commitment to…
KABUL (UNAMA) on Wednesday stresses all parties to the conflict must at all times uphold their obligations to protect civilians. The UN mission renewed its call for an immediate end to targeting civilians and civilian objects, including schools and health…
