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UN chief urges for more dialogue, guarantees for women in Afghanistan

Published on: February 19, 2024
13:39

Doha, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) The UN Secretary-General (UNSG) on Monday highlighted the urgent need for an end to restrictions imposed by the Taliban de facto authorities on women and girls in Afghanistan.

Afghan Government seeks relations with the rest of the world

Published on: February 12, 2024
12:10

Kabul, Feb 12 (Prensa Latina) Afghan Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs Mawlawi Abdul Kabir said on Monday that the upcoming meeting in Doha, Qatar, will focus on the engagement of the Islamic Emirate (Taliban government) with the world.

UN urged to ensure women’s rights in Afghanistan

Published on: February 9, 2024
09:51

Kabul, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) The Working Group on Women, Peace, and Security, in a letter addressed to UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, urged that women's rights in Afghanistan should be a priority.

Afghanistan faces worst drought in 30 years

Published on: February 7, 2024
14:22

Kabul, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Several international non-profit organizations warned in a joint statement about the lack of rainfall and worsening weather conditions in Afghanistan.

Warning of drinking water shortage in Afghanistan

Published on: February 7, 2024
00:30

Kabul, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) informed that nearly 21 million people in Afghanistan lack access to drinking water due to climate change.

Afghan Foreign Minister meets with head of Unama

Published on: February 5, 2024
11:55

Kabul, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (Unama), Roza Otunbayeva, met here on Monday with Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to discuss the latest diplomatic developments.

Afghanistan rejects UN Security Council report

Published on: February 2, 2024
16:04

Kabul, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban Government) rejected on Friday the United Nations (UN) Security Council's reports on the presence of the extremist organization Al Qaeda in the country.

Taliban rejects reports of corruption in Afghanistan

Published on: February 1, 2024
10:06

Kabul, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban government) rejected reports that corruption has increased in the country.

Taliban denies presence of terrorists in Afghanistan

Published on: January 29, 2024
13:26

Kabul, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) The spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban government), Zabiullah Mujahid, assured on Monday that the extremist organization Islamic State (IS) is no longer a threat to the country.

Food insecurity for 15.8 million Afghans in 2024

Published on: January 15, 2024
08:18

United Nations, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Food insecurity will affect 15.8 million Afghans in 2024, according to figures released by the UN Office of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

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