United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan

Taliban not to accept international favours if ‘against Islam’

"We just follow Allah, Prophet Mohammad, the Caliph of Rashidun and Companions in implementation of our law. We don`t accept anything from anyone which is against Islam," said Mohammad Khalid Hanafi.

Jul 25, 2022, 06:43 AM IST

UNSC members call for opening of schools for all girls in Afghanistan, send unified message to Taliban

The members said that the recent decision by the Taliban is a profoundly disturbing setback.

Mar 27, 2022, 06:30 AM IST

Taliban's ban on girls' education to cause irreparable damage if not reversed: UN Special Envoy

"Taliban decision on girls` education will cause irreparable damage to Afghanistan if not reversed. @DeborahLyonsUN message to the Taliban today, meeting in Qatar with their Doha office head @suhailsaheen1," UNAMA said in a tweet. 

Mar 26, 2022, 08:13 AM IST

US, allies call on Taliban to revoke ban on girls' education in Afghanistan

A joint statement issued by Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Italy, Norway, UK, US and the High Representative of the EU has condemned the Taliban`s decision to deny so many Afghan girls the opportunity to finally go back to school.

Mar 25, 2022, 09:24 AM IST

US envoy to UN condemns Taliban's decision on banning girls over grade six in schools

"This decision to deny education to women and girls reneges a long-standing pledge. The Taliban`s refusal to educate its citizens, including women and girls, jeopardizes Afghanistan`s future and its role in the international community," Thomas-Greenfield tweeted.

Mar 24, 2022, 08:42 AM IST