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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Named Vice President of 81st UN General Assembly Session
DID Press: Afghanistan has been elected as one of the vice presidents of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, according to Afghanistan’s UN representative. Naseer Ahmad Faiq announced that the General Assembly, in its latest session, selected…
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Deep Divisions Emerge at UNSC Meeting on Israel-Lebanon Tensions
DID Press: An emergency meeting of UN Security Council on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon exposed sharp differences among international actors over the causes of the crisis and responsibility for the deterioration in regional security. During the session, representatives…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Warns UN Over Alleged Arms Stockpiles in Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistan has raised concerns at the United Nations over alleged stockpiles of weapons in Afghanistan, warning that their proliferation could threaten regional stability and empower armed groups. During the ninth meeting of states parties to the UN Programme…
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Afghanistan
UNSC to Vote on Future of UNAMA in Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Security Council is set to hold two important meetings on Afghanistan this month, including a vote on the future of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), as the country continues to face deep political, humanitarian,…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Girls Urge Guterres: Restore Our Right to Education
DID Press: Dozens of Afghan girls have written to António Guterres, calling on the international community to take meaningful action to end restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights, particularly access to education. In their letters, the students said that since…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Welcomes China’s Expanded Role in UN Afghanistan File
DID Press: Taliban administration has welcomed China’s expanded role in managing Afghanistan-related discussions and draft resolutions at the United Nations, describing it as an opportunity for a more balanced assessment of the country’s situation. Zabihullah Mujahid said the transfer of…
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HRW Urges Concrete Action After UN Listing of Israeli Forces
DID Press: Human Rights Watch has called on the international community to take practical measures following the inclusion of Israeli armed and security forces in a United Nations list related to conflict-related sexual violence. The rights organization said that placing…
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Afghanistan
Russia Signals Conditional Support for Continuation of UNAMA Mission in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan may continue its operations in Afghanistan, but Russia says its mandate extension should come with “specific conditions,” according to Moscow’s special envoy. Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special representative for Afghanistan, said in an interview…
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Afghanistan
UN Assesses Social and Economic Conditions in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has announced that Deputy Special Representative Georgette Gagnon visited the provinces of Balkh Province and Samangan Province to assess the social and economic situation of communities in northern Afghanistan. According to UNAMA, Gagnon…
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Afghanistan
UNICEF Seeks $520M to Support Returning Afghan Migrants
DID Press: UNICEF has requested $520 million in international assistance to respond to the growing needs of returning Afghan migrants, according to officials in Afghanistan. The announcement followed a meeting between UNICEF’s representative in Afghanistan, Tajudeen Oyewale, and Qari Din…
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