United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)
Afghan Taliban insurgency has left 40,000 civilians dead: UN
Report says Afghan war victims continue to face severe psychological, physical, and economic consequences, with most denied justice, compensation, and recognition years after end of conflict.
September 2, 2026
2 staff arrested by Afghan intelligence agency: UN
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says the two employees were detained on Sunday by officials of the de facto General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) in Herat.
August 12, 2026
UN chief appoints Bangladesh’s Rabab Fatima as new Afghanistan mission head
The appointment of Rabab Fatima comes a month after the UN Security Council unanimously renewed UNAMA’s mandate for another year, reaffirming the mission’s central role in supporting peace, human rights, humanitarian assistance and engagement with Afghanistan’s de facto authorities.
July 16, 2026
Pakistan supports UNAMA, raises alarm over threat of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan
Pakistan backs a one-year extension of the UN mission in Afghanistan, urging stronger action against militant groups operating from Afghan soil and calling for balanced, evidence-based reporting on regional security threats.
June 15, 2026
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UN agency raises concerns over Taliban arrests of women in Herat
UNAMA voiced concern after Taliban authorities detained multiple women in Herat over alleged dress code violations, underscoring growing international alarm over restrictions on women’s rights and freedoms in Afghanistan.
June 7, 2026
Afghan Taliban detain two doctors for treating women without male guardians
Action highlights growing restrictions on women’s access to healthcare in southern Afghanistan.
May 14, 2026
Afghan Taliban cut salaries of women banned from government offices: UNAMA
Authorities remove Afghan women from the government payroll, ending reduced salaries for female civil servants barred from working since returning to power in 2021.
May 13, 2026
UN renews call to lift Afghan Taliban restrictions on girls’ education
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan urges Kabul’s authorities to lift the ban on girls’ education, warning it harms rights and the country’s future.
April 24, 2026
Pakistan backs three-month extension of UNAMA mandate at UN Security Council
Pakistan voted in favor of a United Nations Security Council resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) by three months, reaffirming its support for the mission’s role in promoting peace, security, and stability in Afghanistan
March 16, 2026
Formal justice eludes Afghan women under Taliban authorities: UN
A UN report says Afghan women face severe barriers to justice, with only 14% able to access formal mechanisms. Afghan Taliban policies, dismantled institutions, and exclusion from councils worsen protection, leaving women vulnerable to violence.
March 8, 2026