AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUN Leadership Change: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Bangladeshi diplomat Rabab Fatima as Special Representative for Afghanistan and head of UNAMA, replacing Roza Otunbayeva, with analysts saying the post will keep a focus on women and girls’ rights amid Afghanistan’s political and humanitarian strain. Cross-Border Violence: Human Rights Watch says Pakistani attacks in Paktia, Paktika and Kunar killed at least 28 civilians and injured 49, urging independent investigations and warning that rising civilian harm must be met with precautions under the laws of war. Regional Trade Deal: Iran, Tajikistan and the Taliban agreed to a new transit corridor through Afghanistan, with a first pilot shipment expected within a month to test customs and border procedures. Girls’ Education Push: OCHA highlighted girls’ education as a key hope for Afghanistan’s future, citing fears from Bamyan families that girls will have no future without schooling. Humanitarian Funding Pressure: UN Women warns that aid cuts are shutting down or shrinking women-led groups in crisis countries including Afghanistan, leaving survivors and displaced families with less support. Health Infrastructure: Construction has started on a new 50-bed hospital in Khost, aiming to improve access to district-level care.
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