Two UNAMA Staff in Afghanistan Released After More Than a Week
The United Nations said two Afghan staff members of its assistance mission in Afghanistan, UNAMA, have been released after more than a week in detention, while the reason for their arrest remains unclear.
United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters on Thursday that the two national UNAMA staff members were released from detention this morning and appear to be in good health. He added that, based on available information, the charges against them have also been dropped.
Dujarric said UNAMA has not yet been informed of the reason for the detention of the two staff members. According to him, the UN continues to follow up on the matter with the de facto authorities in Afghanistan and is calling for respect for the privileges and immunities of the organisation’s personnel.
In part of his remarks, the UN spokesperson also referred to the situation of the organisation’s staff in Yemen, saying that 73 UN colleagues remain in Houthi detention.
UNAMA was established in 2002, and its mission is described as supporting the people of Afghanistan and cooperating in processes related to peace, stability and development in the country.
