UNAMA Expresses Concern Over Disturbances During Protests in Herat najibullah.lalzoy Wed, 06/10/2026 - 20:46 Author Said Omar Sahar Profile Photo Afghanistan The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has expressed concern over reports of violence and the suppression of demonstrators during protests in Herat province. The UN mission emphasized that ensuring the security of demonstrations and preventing violence is the responsibility of the authorities, and that people’s right to peaceful protest should be respected. UNAMA added that restrictions on the rights and freedoms of women and girls negatively affect social progress, and that listening to their voices and respecting their fundamental rights are essential for social stability and development.