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Official account of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
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Human toll from Friday’s college bombing in #Hazara neighbourhood of Afghan capital continues to rise. 43 killed. 83 wounded. Girls & young women the main victims. Casualty figures likely to rise further. Verification process continues by UNAMA human rights teams in Kabul.
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UNAMA is deeply concerned with today’s announcement by the Taliban that all women must cover their faces in public, should only leave their homes in cases of necessity, & that violations will lead to the punishment of their male relatives. Full statement: bit.ly/3ylUf7K
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Further rise in casualties from Friday's classroom bombing in #Hazara quarter of #Kabul: 53 killed, at least 46 girls & young women 110 injured Our human rights team continues documenting the crime: verifying facts & establishing reliable data to counter denial & revisionism
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The UN in Afghanistan deplores today’s reported announcement by the Taliban that they are further extending their indefinite ban on female students above the 6th grade being permitted to return school.
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The UN shares growing concerns re. disappearance of two Afghan women activists, Tamana Zaryabi Paryani & Parawana Ibrahimkhel, reportedly abducted from their homes overnight Wednesday. We urge Taliban to provide information on their whereabouts & to protect rights of all Afghans.
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UNAMA is deeply concerned by reports of civilian casualties, incl. women and children, as a result of airstrikes in #Khost & #Kunar provinces last night. Civilians are never a target. UNAMA is working to establish facts on the ground and verify the extent of losses. #Afghanistan
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Disturbing scenes in Kabul today of women -calling for greater protection of their communities after Friday's college attack in Hazara area- being met by yet more violence. Taliban urged to safeguard rights of all Afghans & stop using weapons to prevent right of peaceful protest
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Today Taliban fire shots to stop Afghan women's protest which against yesterday terrorist attacks in #Kabul #Afghanistan .
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UNAMA human rights teams in Kabul helping establish accurate record of college attack in #Hazara neighbourhood. Latest UN figures show at least 35 killed & 82 hurt. Majority of casualties are girls & young women. All names need documenting & remembering & justice must be done.
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The UN family in #Afghanistan shares the outrage of millions of Afghans and condemns Taliban decision to suspend women from university. We call for an immediate reversal of the decision & all other restrictions against women & girls. Read Statement:
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KABUL – The UN family and the entire humanitarian community in Afghanistan share the outrage of millions of Afghans and the international community over the decision by the Taliban de facto authori...
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Young women from #Afghanistan’s Hazara Shia community reportedly make up majority of 60-plus killed & injured in Kabul college attack. Those responsible must face justice. Taliban must fulfil obligations to ensure safety of all Afghans. Education must be prejudice & violence free
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Urgent information sought from
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today by UNAMA on latest reported detentions over last 24hrs by the Taliban of a further two women activists in Kabul. UN repeats its call for all 'disappeared' women activists & relatives to be released.
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Tomorrow can be the start of something truly important for Afghanistan. UN welcomes the announcement that public universities will begin re-opening 2 February to all female and male students. So crucial that every young person has equal access to education.
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UNAMA unequivocally condemns heinous attack on schools in #Kabul today. Those responsible for the crime targeting schools & children must be brought to justice.
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extends deepest sympathies to victims’ families & wishes for speedy recovery for the wounded.
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UNAMA condemns in the strongest terms today’s horrendous attack in Mazar-e Sharif, targeting civilians in a place of worship. Recent attacks against civilians represent a worrying trend in #Afghanistan. This must end immediately and perpetrators must be held accountable.
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Gravely concerned by latest allegations of serious human rights violations in #Panjshir & elsewhere. Parties have clear international obligations, inc. respect for detainees’ rights. UNAMA is monitoring situation & calls for perpetrators of any crimes to be brought to justice.
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After a long period of uncertainty about their whereabouts and safety, the four ‘disappeared’ Afghan women activists, as well as their relatives who also went missing, have all been released by the de facto authorities. UNAMA calls for the rights of every Afghan to be respected.
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UNAMA is deeply concerned by recent Taliban officials' statements & mounting on-the-ground reports of women being prevented from using parks, gyms and baths. All Afghans' rights should be upheld, particularly women’s access to all forms of public life and girls right to education
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Matiullah Wesa, head of
@PenPath1
and advocate for girls’ education, was arrested in #Kabul Monday. UNAMA calls on the de facto authorities to clarify his whereabouts, the reasons for his arrest and to ensure his access to legal representation and contact with family.
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Deepening concern tonight in Afghanistan over credible reports of further arbitrary detentions by the Taliban of
@Tolonews
reporters. The UN urges the release of all those taken away by gunmen and an end to the intimidation and threats against journalists and independent media.
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#BREAKING : Moments Ago #Taliban Intelligence Arrested @TOLOnews presenter Bahram Aman in #Kabul #Afghanistan . Source
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UNAMA Political & Human Rights teams in #Panjshir today to underscore grave concerns re. insecurity & alleged serious rights’ abuses. Met de facto Prov. Gov., Mohammad Nasim Noori. Accountability & safeguarding rights of all Afghans key to peace. UNAMA will continue monitoring.
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UNAMA is concerned by reports of civilian harm, displacement, allegations of serious human rights violations and property damage due to recent outbreak of conflict in #Balkhab district of the northern Sar-e-Pul province. UNAMA is following up.
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Teachers, students & women's rights activists protest today in Kabul against restrictions on girls access to schools.
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له شپږم ټولګي پورته د نجونو ښوونځیو د تړل کېدو په غبرګون کې د کابل یو شمېر ښوونکو، زده‌کوونکو او مېرمنو د حقونو فعالانو لاریون. #طلوع‌نیوز
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met dfA DepPM Abdul Kabir today to convey deepening concern about the well-being of 'disappeared' women activists. Kabir committed to seek answers. We appreciate this & await update. World support to Afghanistan is eroded without respect for all Afghan’s rights.
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UNAMA has engaged the Taliban on the situation of
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and four others detained yesterday in Kabul #Afghanistan. All Afghans have a fundamental right to peaceful assembly, freedom of expression and opinion, without fear of intimidation or detention.
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#Afghanistan is entering a new period of crisis. Taliban bans on female education & work for aid agencies will harm all Afghans. UN envoy
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called for the urgent lifting of the bans in a meeting today with de facto authorities' Minister Higher Education, Moh. Nadeem.
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The UN welcomes the encouraging reports that the four ‘disappeared’ Afghan women activists, some missing for weeks, are being enabled to return home. Their well-being and safety is of paramount concern. UNAMA will continue its efforts to support the rights of all Afghans.
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UNAMA condemns yesterday's attack in a majority-Shia area of Kabul causing dozens of casualties. De facto authorities must prevent such indiscriminate attacks, launch thorough & transparent investigation. Our condolences to families of the killed & speedy recovery for the injured
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UNAMA strongly condemns today's attack on a #Sikh temple in #Kabul, which is reported to have resulted in numerous casualties. Attacks on civilians must cease immediately. UNAMA calls for protection of all minorities in #Afghanistan, including Sikhs, Hazaras and Sufis.
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Another chilling development. Taliban instruct Afghan media to suspend any further transmission of international media broadcasts. Another repressive step against the people of Afghanistan.
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BREAKING: BBC News bulletins in #Afghanistan taken off air following an order from the Taliban
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The United Nations in #Afghanistan has called upon the Taliban to undertake a full investigation and provide answers concerning the attack Friday on the UN’s main compound in #Herat. Perpetrators for the attack that killed an Afghan guard need to be held accountable. (1/3)
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Amid deteriorating security in #Afghanistan, Kabul hit by another blast today. Many civilian casualties in the callous attack at an education centre in a Hazara & Shia-majority area. The UN family condemns the outrage, extending its deep condolences to all those in mourning.
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We welcome UNSC decision today facilitating delivery of urgent humanitarian help to millions in need. UN urges Afghan DFA & Int'l Comm. to accelerate necessary next steps to support needs & rights of Afghan people, inc. the broader, underlying, economic crisis impacting society.
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Global outrage over fate of missing Afghan women activists conveyed today to Taliban de facto
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Muttaqi. He assured
@DeborahLyonsUN
of efforts to resolve issue. His constructive approach welcomed. UN continues to engage Taliban to support welfare & rights of all Afghans.
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The war has ended, but peace has not been consolidated. Time now for the Taliban to govern based on trust not fear, to be inclusive, protect the rights of all Afghans & initiate an Afghan dialogue for national reconciliation,
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tells UNSC session on Afghanistan.
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UNAMA expresses shock and revulsion at today’s terrorist attacks at a #Kabul maternity hospital and a funeral in #Nangarhar, causing significant civilian casualties. UN in #Afghanistan calls for those responsible to face justice and offers condolences to victims and families.
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In a month, schools and universities across #Afghanistan open their doors for a new academic year, but not to millions of women and girls. A human rights violation & colossal act of self-harm. UNAMA urges de facto authorities to act now to protect lives, livelihoods, the future.
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UNAMA continues tracking #Panjshir developments. Reports of alleged killing of detainees by Taliban appear credible. Perpetrators must be held to account. Taliban investigations must be transparent to be taken seriously.
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75 years of Afghan & UN partnership. #Afghanistan joined Organization when Minister A. Hosayn Aziz signed UN Charter, 19 Nov 1946 & Afghan flag was raised in New York. Marking UNDay -24 Oct- we look back at a few moments of UN commitment & work with Afghan people. #UN4AFG_75years
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Director, Matiullah Wesa today to acknowledge his & Pen Path’s valiant work raising awareness about girls education & opening girls schools in #Afghanistan. His call for Afghans to not lose hope in the face of extreme challenges is inspirational.
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Congratulations to Aisha Khurram, selected by a panel in Kabul today to be the 2019 @AfghanYouthRep to the United Nations, joining other bright young people from across the globe seeking to make their voices heard at the world body. Read more: bit.ly/2OqUk32.
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Terrorism continues in #Afghanistan with at least 30 killed, scores injured, in suicide attack at #Kandahar’s largest Shia mosque at time of Friday prayers. UN condemns latest atrocity targeting a religious institution & worshippers. Those responsible need to be held to account.
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UNAMA is working to establish facts on the recent incident in Siwak, Daikundi. Very serious reports of civilian casualties, with extrajudicial killings, at least 8 fatalities, including children. UNAMA has engaged Taliban on the need for credible investigation & accountability.
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#Afghanistan’s de facto authorities announced the public execution of a man in Farah province today. The UN strongly opposes the death penalty in all circumstances, and calls on de facto authorities to establish immediate moratorium with a view to abolishing the death penalty.
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If Taliban continue failing to uphold the rights of all Afghans & to engage constructively with int’l community, #Afghanistan’s future is uncertain: fragmentation, isolation, poverty & internal conflict are likely scenarios, UNAMA envoy
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The UN family in #Afghanistan is deeply concerned by reports of very high casualties in an attack today in Sayyidabad Shia Mosque, #Khanabad, #Kunduz. Initial information indicates more than 100 people killed and injured in a suicide blast inside the mosque. 1/2
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The Taliban won power, but not yet the confidence of the Afghan people, UN envoy
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tells UNSC. They must now decide if they wish to show flexibility & support the rights & hopes of each Afghan or intend to return #Afghanistan to a dark period. (1/7)
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Freedom of movement must be respected. No armed groups who assume authority through violence should prevent citizens from legitimate right to travel and access to airport. People will judge on actions not words. #Taliban #Afghanistan
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Planes are leaving #Kabul largely empty. The international community must secure access to the airport for those #Afghans who want to leave or who are at risk if they stay. @StateDept @NATO @USNATO @EUCouncil @ShaharzadAkbar
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No more time should be wasted for girls to be able to return to high schools. It is in the interest of all Afghans that the rights of women and girls be respected. UNAMA Deputy Head
@metknu
today held a dialogue with women students and representatives in Kabul.
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روز حقوق بشر در دهم دسامبر شمارش معکوس برای هفتادو پنجمین سالگرد اعلامیه جهانی حقوق بشر است. #افغانستان اعلامیه جهانی حقوق بشر را امضا کرده است. به هر ماده این اعلامیه باید احترام گذاشت. همه مردم #افغانستان سزاوار آزادی، برابری و کرامت هستند. #StandUp4HumanRights
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