New UN deputy special representative arrives in Kabul
Bruno Lemarquis has assumed his duties overseeing UN humanitarian and development operations in Afghanistan.
Politics
Politics
Muttaqi says ISIS threat shared concern with Central Asian states
Muttaqi sad Taliban administration is prepared to cooperate with neighboring countries on security challenges.
Human Rights, Security
Teen wounded in Taliban crackdown on Herat protest dies, sources say
The death has risen the toll from the Taliban crackdown on Herat protest in Herat to at least two people.
Human Rights
Taliban ban smartphones for public employees in Kandahar: Sources
The restriction, which local sources say took effect Monday, follows a similar ban at Herat University.
Politics
Faiq calls for inclusive political process, UN envoy for Afghanistan
Faiq welcomed the extension of the UN mission while warning of worsening human rights conditions.
Politics
US says UNAMA cannot replace need for UN envoy on Afghanistan
At a Security Council meeting, Washington renewed its call for a special envoy to lead international engagement with the Taliban.
Politics
Security Council extends UNAMA mandate for another year
The unanimous vote renews the UN mission's mandate through June 2027, following months of debate over its future role in.
Politics
Taliban to host regional research forum in Kabul
The gathering in Kabul will bring together researchers and policy experts from six neighboring countries, Taliban said.
Afghanistan, Health
3.7 million Afghan children face acute malnutrition, report says
A new nutrition alert says conditions are deteriorating across most of Afghanistan ahead of the peak hunger season.
Politics
UNAMA draft drops ‘de facto authorities’ reference to Taliban: Report
The change reflects divisions within the UN Security Council over how to describe Taliban as members negotiate UNAMA’s one-year renewal.