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Unity in Security Council essential in face of Taliban violations of women
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On Friday, the UN's Special Representative for Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva addressed the Security Council in a private session, UN News reported. Otunbayeva said the UN Security Council must be unified in opposing policies against women and girls in Afghanistan.
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A more pluralistic polity only way forward for Afghanistan: UN Special Rep
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is focusing on maintaining a dialogue with the Taliban in hope of a better future for Afghanistan, where everyone, women, men, girls, and boys, can live a life with dignity and equality, Otunbayeva said.
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US special representative for Afghanistan to visit India
Updated : 4 months ago IST
In a statement, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said West's trip will include visits to Japan and the United Arab Emirates. "Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West will travel to Japan, India, and the United Arab Emirates December 1-8," Price said.
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US condemns Afghanistan blast, says children have right to education witho
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, US Special Representative for Afghanistan said, "Terrible news from Samangan this morning. Children were among those killed and injured in an attack on a religious school. The United States condemns this senseless attack against innocent civilians. All Afghan children have
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Rise in TTP attacks in Pakistan a major concern: US diplomat
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 22 (ANI): US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West has raised concerns about increasing attacks by the banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Pakistan.
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Patience is running out, says UN envoy on engagement with Taliban
Updated : 6 months ago IST
New York [US], September 28 (ANI): Patience is running out for many in the international community when it comes to effectively engaging with the Taliban, the UN deputy representative for Afghanistan Markus Potzel, told the Security Council on Tuesday.
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US holds talks with Taliban on Afghan bank reserves
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 29 (ANI): A US special envoy met with senior Taliban representatives in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and discussed the issue of Afghan central bank reserves.
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World should stay focused on economic stabilisation of Afghanistan: US off
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 28 (ANI): It is in the interest of the world to stay focused on the economic stabilization of Afghanistan, according to a US official who said that Washington is ready to ensure support to the Afghan people.
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At Doha meet, US censures Taliban on rights issues in Afghanistan
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Doha [Qatar], July 2 (ANI): A high-level US delegation met with senior Taliban representatives in Qatar to discuss concerns about expanding restrictions on the rights of Afghans and issues concerning the continuing presence of terrorist organizations in the country.
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US special envoy commends India's 'enormous' capability in supporting Afgh
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Washington [US], May 26 (ANI): US special envoy for Afghanistan Thomas West on Thursday commended India for bringing "enormous" capability in helping the people of Afghanistan with humanitarian assistance.
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Taliban's hijab decree to negatively impact their relations with internati
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Washington [US], May 9 (ANI): The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West on Monday expressed concern over the recent decision by the Taliban to order Afghan women to cover head-to-toe and said it will continue to negatively impact their relations with the internatio
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US special envoy discusses recent attacks on civilians in Afghanistan with
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 27 (ANI): The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West met Swedish officials Niclas Kvarnstron and discussed the recent attacks on civilians in the troubled country.
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