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UNAMA head Deborah Lyons statement on civilian casualties
UNAMA’s Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict 2021 Midyear Report was released today. The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, who is also head of UNAMA made the following statement:…
Statement by Deborah Lyons on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
KABUL - I warmly extend Eid Mubarak wishes to all Afghans on behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan. We share your hopes for an Eid free of conflict so every family can celebrate this special and important time in peace…
Statement by the Secretary-General on Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General strongly condemns the horrific attack near a school in Kabul, Afghanistan, which killed and injured scores of civilians, including many girls. The Secretary-General expresses his deepest…
Joint Statement of Support for Afghan Journalists and Media
Joint statement of the missions in Afghanistan of Australia, Canada, Denmark, EU Delegation, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, USA and United…
Joint statement by co-conveners on postponement of Istanbul conference
KABUL - Turkey, Qatar and the United Nations had planned to co-convene a high-level conference in Istanbul, from 24 April to 4 May 2021, with the participation of the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and…
Joint statement by co-conveners of the Istanbul Conference on the Afghanistan Peace Process
The Republic of Turkey, the State of Qatar, and the United Nations are co-convening a high level and inclusive conference from 24 April – 4 May 2021 between representatives of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the…
Statement by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, on the occasion of Ramadan
KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations family in Afghanistan I extend my warmest wishes to all Afghans as the month of Ramadan begins. At this special time of prayer and reflection, as well as compassion for the vulnerable…
Friends of Afghan Women Ambassadors’ Group Statement on Afghan Women’s Right to an Influential Voice on the Future of Afghanistan
KABUL - Women are half of Afghanistan’s population and their meaningful inclusion is essential for the future of the country. Afghan women have the right to have their voices heard, full political participation, safety and…
Security Council Press Statement on targeted attacks against civilians in Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the alarming number of attacks deliberately targeting civilians in Afghanistan. These heinous attacks have targeted civil servants, the judiciary…
Friends of Afghan Women Ambassadors’ Group Statement on the 20th anniversary of UNSCR 1325
Friends of Afghan Women Ambassadors’ Group Statement on the 20th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security Kabul, Afghanistan, 31 October 2020 The 20th anniversary of United…