Security Council extends UNAMA mandate for three months

UNAMA warned involuntary returnees faced human rights risks, especially women, former officials, civil society members and media workers. Large-scale returns strained communities and services.

UNAMA reported civilian casualties from Pakistani airstrikes on 21–22 February, including a strike on a madrassa in Barmal district, amid escalating cross-border hostilities.

UNHCR estimated 2.9 million Afghan returns in 2025, many under adverse conditions. Limited housing, work and services deepened the humanitarian strain on returnees.

UNAMA reported 146 civilian casualties—42 killed and 104 injured—from 26 February to 2 March amid clashes and airstrikes, with eastern border communities especially exposed.

An airstrike hit Kabul’s Omid Drug Rehabilitation Hospital. UNAMA later reported at least 269 killed and 122 injured, mostly patients; Pakistan said it targeted terrorist and military infrastructure.

At Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye’s request, Pakistan and Afghanistan’s de facto authorities announced an Eid ceasefire for 19–24 March. Hostilities later resumed without a lasting settlement.

After at least 30 women were arrested in Herat over alleged dress-code violations, residents protested on 9 June. UNAMA said security forces killed a boy and injured several others.

Resolution 2822 extended UNAMA until 17 June 2027 and requested a strategic review of the mission. The Council renewed its presence amid a worsening Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict, humanitarian needs...

UNAMA confirmed 28 civilians killed and 49 injured in Pakistani airstrikes in Paktya, Paktika and Kunar. Pakistan acknowledged the strikes.

UNAMA reported on human rights, cross-border civilian casualties and enforcement of hijab requirements in Herat for April–June 2026.