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Pakistan's Op 'Ghazab lil-Haq' killed mostly Afghan women, children: UN re
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The UN body said that from late evening on February 26 to March 5, it verified and recorded 185 civilian casualties in Afghanistan due to indirect fire and aerial attacks linked to cross-border armed clashes with Pakistan.
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13 civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan; UN mission rai
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
As per UNAMA, Pakistani forces carried out aerial strikes in the Behsud and Khogyani districts of Nangarhar Province. Initial findings suggest that at least 13 civilians lost their lives and seven others were wounded. The mission stated that women and children were among the deceased, TBP re
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UNAMA raises concern over "credible reports of civilian casualties" follow
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
UNAMA and Amnesty report civilian casualties following Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Nangarhar and Paktika provinces. While Islamabad claims the "precise" strikes "neutralised" 70 militants linked to TTP and Daesh, the UN mission confirms 13 civilians killed and calls for an immediat
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UN mission in Afghanistan suspends border services citing denial of work p
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UNAMA further stated that the majority of returnees from Iran are women and children, and without female staff, it is not possible to deliver necessary services.
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India reaffirms commitment to promote peace, stability, development in Afg
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, reaffirmed India's commitment to promote peace, stability and development in the country.
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UNHCR shuts Afghan aid centers over women staff restrictions
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UNHCR has closed several aid centers in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women employees, saying it cannot operate effectively without them. Women's rights activists warn the decision will hurt the economy, while the Taliban criticises aid agencies for linking assistance to conditions.
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UN Security Council to hold September briefing on Afghanistan as Otunbayev
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The UN Security Council will hold its quarterly briefing on Afghanistan in September, with Roza Otunbayeva presenting her final report. Civil society representatives and UN High Commissioner Volker Turk are expected to participate, while analysts stress the importance of fact-based discussio
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UN report reveals death threats to Afghan women amid Taliban rights crackd
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UN report reveals that Afghan women working for the UN face death threats amid Taliban restrictions since 2021. The Taliban deny involvement. The report also highlights severe violations of women's rights, including bans on education and public presence, and ICC arrest warrants against T
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UNAMA flags human rights violations in forced Afghan returns: Report
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Over two million Afghans have been forcibly returned from Pakistan and Iran since 2023, according to UNAMA. The UN warns of rights violations, especially against women and girls. Afghan authorities deny the claims, while experts say the deportations breach international human rights commitme
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UNAMA voices concern over arrest of women, girls in Kabul for dress code v
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UNAMA has raised concern over the recent arrest of women and girls in Kabul by Taliban authorities for alleged dress code violations, urging respect for human rights and reversal of restrictive policies, Khaama Press reported. The arrests have sparked outrage and deepened fears among Afghan
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UN warns of crisis as 1.3 million Afghans return, urges global aid
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UN says over 1.3 million Afghans have returned in 2025, overwhelming Afghanistan's fragile support systems. Tolo News reports the UN is urging urgent global aid, warning of rising poverty, underfunded relief efforts, and risks to regional stability without immediate reintegration support
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UN warns Taliban's new media policy fuels fear, self-censorship in Afghani
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UNAMA stated that the new rules "increase fear and self-censorship among Afghanistan media outlets" and warned that the directive "further erodes press freedom in the country," Khaama Press reported. The organisation said the policy institutionalises restrictions that have escalated since th
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