Afghan

Security situation in Afghanistan ‘markedly’ worse, reports Secretary-General

29 September 2008
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for a change of pace and direction in Afghanistan, where the worsening security situation is hampering the efforts of the Government, the United Nations and international partners to rebuild the strife-torn nation.

Citing rising terrorism, UN extends Afghan security force for another year

22 September 2008
The United Nations Security Council today unanimously extended the mission of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan for another year and called for it to be strengthened in the face of increased violence and terrorism from the Taliban, Al-Qaida and drug smugglers.
Afghan children (file photo)

UN agencies urge respect for Afghan children’s rights to life and education

18 September 2008
United Nations agencies working in Afghanistan have urged all parties in the strife-torn nation to respect the right of children to life and education, including by allowing safe access for vaccinators and ensuring that students, teachers and schools are free from violence.

UN rights chief urges protection amid sharp rise in Afghan civilian deaths

16 September 2008
The top United Nations human rights official has called for ensuring the protection of Afghan civilians, as new figures show an almost 40 per cent increase in conflict-related deaths in the first eight months of 2008 compared to the same period last year.

Demand for peace by violence-plagued Afghans ‘overwhelming’ – UN

15 September 2008
Later this week, thousands of people across Afghanistan will be marking the International Day of Peace, a commemoration that takes on particular significance in the South Asian nation that has this year witnessed some of the worst violence since the overthrow of the Taliban, including yesterday’s deadly attack on a United Nations humanitarian convoy.

UN deplores latest deadly bombing in Afghanistan

14 September 2008
The United Nations has condemned this morning's suicide bombing in a south-eastern Afghan town that targeted a clearly marked UN convoy taking part in a polio eradication programme.
Kai Eide of Norway (file photo)

More troops will boost Afghan efforts to take over country’s security – UN envoy

10 September 2008
The top United Nations official in Afghanistan has welcomed a decision to expand the country’s national army, calling it an important step as the Government works towards assuming responsibility for security across the strife-torn nation.