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UN Appoints Rabab Fatima as New Head of UNAMA in Afghanistan

Khaama Press 10 Jul 2026
As head of UNAMA, Fatima will lead the UN’s engagement with Afghanistan’s de facto authorities while coordinating humanitarian assistance, development programs, human rights monitoring and international diplomatic efforts.
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Muttaqi Meets New UNAMA Deputy Chief

Khaama Press 28 Jun 2026
Taliban Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met the newly appointed deputy head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Sunday to discuss the delivery and management ...
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UNAMA Calls for Equal Opportunities for Afghan Women on International Day of Women in Diplomacy

Khaama Press 24 Jun 2026
In a statement issued on Tuesday, UNAMA said women diplomats are not only participants in international affairs but also leaders, mediators and advocates for equality whose contributions help shape more inclusive policies and institutions.
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Pakistan Backs UNAMA Mandate Extension, Warns of Terror Threats From Afghanistan

Khaama Press 16 Jun 2026
He welcomed the Security Council’s decision to extend UNAMA’s mandate, saying the mission plays an important role in coordinating international assistance, supporting political engagement and promoting regional stability.
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UN Security Council Extends UNAMA Mandate in Afghanistan Until 2027

Khaama Press 15 Jun 2026
The United Nations Security Council on Monday unanimously extended the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for another year, keeping the mission’s existing responsibilities and priorities largely unchanged.
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UN Security Council to Hold Meeting on UNAMA Mission in Afghanistan

Khaama Press 14 Jun 2026
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said the UN Security Council will hold a meeting on Monday to discuss the mission’s mandate in Afghanistan. UNAMA said in a post on X on ...
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UN rights experts condemn Taliban-Afghan government for arbitrary arrests and excessive use of force

Jurist 12 Jun 2026
The protests concerned “increasingly repressive restrictions” and the detention of multiple women for violating orders restricting their attire such as the wearing of a burka or chador with a face mask and a ban on use of perfumes ... ....
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UNAMA Concerned Over Detention of 30 Women in Herat

Khaama Press 10 Jun 2026
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has expressed deep concern over the detention of at least 30 women in Herat and the reported use of excessive force against protesters in the western Afghanistan city.
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UNAMA warns of deepening humanitarian and women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan

Khaama Press 09 Jun 2026
Briefing the council in New York on Monday, Gagnon said her visits across Afghanistan revealed widespread concerns among Afghans over worsening economic conditions, humanitarian needs and restrictions on fundamental rights ... .
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UNAMA Voices Concern Over Detention of Three Afghan Journalists

Khaama Press 14 May 2026
UNAMA said it was also alarmed by reports of assaults on journalists and the confiscation of media equipment during recent Taliban inspection and security operations conducted in different parts of Afghanistan.
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UNAMA Launches Tender Sale of Office and Technical Equipment in Afghanistan

Khaama Press 13 May 2026
UNAMA said companies, traders and organizations interested in purchasing the equipment can participate in the bidding process, with applications open until June 7 ... UNAMA operates across several ...
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UNAMA urges lifting curbs on girls’ education as Afghanistan marks ICT Day

Khaama Press 23 Apr 2026
UNAMA said more than four years have passed and an entire generation of Afghan girls remains excluded from formal schooling, limiting their future opportunities ... .
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