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United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
Coverage of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan in the Nexus archive.
- Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 36 civilians and wounded 160, according to Afghan officials, with Pakistan claiming the operations targeted militant hideouts. Afghanistan condemned the strikes as aggression, while Pakistan cited retaliation for recent militant attacks.
- UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expressed concern over the arrest of women in Herat province for allegedly violating 'dress requirements' and urged Taliban authorities to ensure equal treatment. Local media reported at least 21 women and girls were detained, though the Afghan Taliban did not comment on the matter.