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New York: The UN human rights office OHCHR, has said it is very alarmed over the continued disappearance of six people who were abducted in the Afghan capital Kabul, in connection with recent women’s rights protests. more
Afghanistan: UN launches largest single country aid appeal ever

New York: The UN and partners launched a more than $5 billion funding appeal for Afghanistan on Tuesday, in the hope of shoring up collapsing basic services there, which have left 22 mill ...

Afghanistan: Reuniting families on the run should be priority, urges UNHCR

New York: The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, on Friday urged countries to step up reunification for Afghans whose families remain in the country or who are displaced across the region, as the ...

Global community can still shape ‘new reality’ in Afghanistan

New York: While the choices available in Afghanistan are “not comfortable” ones, continued international engagement and unwavering commitment to the country’s people can ...

Humanitarians seek $1.3 billion to help millions in war-weary Afghanistan

New York: The UN and humanitarian partners in Afghanistan are seeking $1.3 billion to assist almost 16 million people in need of life-saving assistance as a result of decades of conflict, ...

Afghanistan: Civilians continue to pay the price of conflict, says Amnesty International

Kabul: In 2019, Afghan civilians continued to pay the price of the ongoing conflict as justice proved elusive for the victims, Amnesty International said as the human rights organization ...