56 h. ago UN to hold meeting on Opium Cultivation and Drug Trafficking in Afghanistan

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is hosting a meeting to examine drug trends in Afghanistan. This session, scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, aims to address critical issues surrounding drug production and trafficking in the country. The meeting will focus on the Taliban’s decree banning the cultivation and trafficking of illicit drugs. […] The post UN to hold meeting on Opium Cultivation and Drug Trafficking in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago UK backs referring Taliban to International Court, urges progress on women’s rights

The United Kingdom has expressed support for referring the Taliban to the International Court of Justice for accountability on their actions. James Kariuki, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations Security Council, expressed the UK’s support for referring the Taliban to the International Court of Justice for addressing concerns about their […] The post UK backs referring Taliban to International Court, urges progress on women’s rights appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago Russia calls for Inclusive Government in Afghanistan at UN Security Council Meeting

Vasily Nebenzya, Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations, emphasized the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan during a UN Security Council meeting. He stated that such a government is crucial for peace and stability not only in Afghanistan but also in the broader region. He also called for global engagement with the Taliban, urging […] The post Russia calls for Inclusive Government in Afghanistan at UN Security Council Meeting appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago Remarks by Ambassador Dorothy Shea, Chargé d’Affaires, at a UN Security Council Briefing on Afghanistan

Remarks by Ambassador Dorothy Shea, Chargé d’Affaires, at a UN Security Council Briefing on Afghanistan  United States Mission to the United Nations

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3 d. ago The UK unequivocally condemns the Taliban’s ban on girls' education in Afghanistan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK unequivocally condemns the Taliban’s ban on girls' education in Afghanistan: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

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3 d. ago Briefing to the United Nations Security Council by the Secretary

Briefing to the United Nations Security Council by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva, 10 March 2025  ReliefWeb

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6 d. ago Roza Otunbayeva to address the US Security Council on Afghanistan this Monday

The United Nations Security Council has announced that Roza Otunbayeva, the UN Special Representative, will address the council during a meeting on Monday, March 10, regarding the situation in Afghanistan. In the statement, it was highlighted that Otunbayeva will focus on key issues such as the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the conditions of Afghan women […] The post Roza Otunbayeva to address the US Security Council on Afghanistan this Monday appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Roza Otunbayeva to address the UN Security Council on Afghanistan this Monday

The United Nations Security Council has announced that Roza Otunbayeva, the UN Special Representative, will address the council during a meeting on Monday, March 10, regarding the situation in Afghanistan. In the statement, it was highlighted that Otunbayeva will focus on key issues such as the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the conditions of Afghan women […] The post Roza Otunbayeva to address the UN Security Council on Afghanistan this Monday appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago UN Security Council to hold meeting on extension of UNAMA in Afghanistan

The United Nations Security Council is set to hold a meeting later this month to discuss the possible extension of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). According to a recent report from the Security Council published on Sunday, March 2, the upcoming session will take place in March 2025, aimed at evaluating the […] The post UN Security Council to hold meeting on extension of UNAMA in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago UN Security Council to discuss extension of UNAMA Mission in Afghanistan

The United Nations Security Council is set to hold a meeting regarding the extension of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The current mandate for UNAMA is scheduled to expire on March 17. During the meeting, two proposals for extending UNAMA’s mission will be discussed. One proposal has been put forward by South […] The post UN Security Council to discuss extension of UNAMA Mission in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago European leaders to hold Emergency Meeting on Ukraine after US

According to Reuters, Emmanuel Macron’s recent call for an emergency meeting regarding the war in Ukraine comes after remarks by U.S. Vice President JD Vance. At the Munich Security Conference, JD Vance stated that U.S. and Russian officials would soon engage in talks about the ongoing war in Ukraine, adding that European countries would not […] The post European leaders to hold Emergency Meeting on Ukraine after US-Russia talks appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 w. ago UN Security Council condemns suicide attack in Kunduz, Afghanistan

The United Nations Security Council has condemned the suicide attack in Kunduz, stating that terrorism in all its forms is one of the most serious threats to peace and security, both in Afghanistan and globally. In a statement released on Wednesday, February 12, the Security Council expressed that the attack resulted in multiple casualties, both […] The post UN Security Council condemns suicide attack in Kunduz, Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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