Afghanistan

UN agencies seek urgent funding for Afghanistan relief efforts

16 October 2001
With severe winter temperatures just a month away in Afghanistan, United Nations agencies working in the country and surrounding region urged donor governments today to respond more rapidly to emergency appeals for funding.

Links between Afghan drug trade, terrorism stressed at Vienna talks: UN agency

16 October 2001
Law and Crime Prevention

A group of countries meeting in the framework of the United Nations International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP) said today that the Afghan heroin trade was continuing unchecked and needed urged response, especially in view of its links to terrorism.

Secretary-General Kofi Annan

Annan calls on all parties to minimize civilian casualties in Afghanistan

15 October 2001
Amid the emerging reports about casualties among the civilian population in Afghanistan, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today voiced regret over the tragic loss of life caused by the intensified conflict in the country and stressed that all concerned must work for the protection of innocent civilians and humanitarian workers.

UN envoys for Afghanistan arrive in New York for consultations

15 October 2001
Two United Nations envoys who are dealing with various aspects of the situation in Afghanistan have arrived in New York for high-level meetings at UN Headquarters, a spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today.

Afghanistan: UN officials urge protection for civilians and aid workers

15 October 2001
With military action continuing in Afghanistan, United Nations officials today urged protection for civilians as well as aid workers trying to provide relief to the country's destitute and suffering people.

UN could get expanded mandate in Afghanistan, Secretary-General says

12 October 2001
Secretary-General Kofi Annan today said the United Nations, which is currently providing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan while promoting a political settlement, could in the future have a greater role to play in the country.

Lack of border access in Pakistan frustrating relief efforts for Afghanistan: UNHCR

11 October 2001
Lack of access to border areas in Pakistan today continued for the fourth straight day to stymie efforts by United Nations relief agencies to inject urgently needed humanitarian assistance into Afghanistan.

UN reports Taliban attacks on anti-landmine non-governmental organizations

10 October 2001
Attacks on personnel working to remove deadly landmines from Afghanistan are on the rise, a United Nations spokesperson reported today.

Four workers for UN mine-clearing agency first reported civilian deaths in Afghanistan

9 October 2001
Four members of a local mine-clearing organization funded by the United Nations were killed in Afghanistan last night during the bombardment of the capital, Kabul, a UN spokesperson said today.
Amb. Richard Ryan addressing the press

Security Council members voice 'grave concern' over plight of Afghans

9 October 2001
Expressing "grave concern" about the current humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, members of the Security Council today emphasized the need for the relief effort in the country.