UN reports 57% increase in security, safety incidents in Afghanistan

UN Chief's New Report Shows Over 50% Rise in Security Incidents in Afghanistan

The United Nations recorded 3,687 safety and security incidents in Afghanistan from February 1 to April 30, 2026, a 57.7% increase compared with the same period a year earlier, according to a new report by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The post UN Chief’s New Report Shows Over 50% Rise in Security Incidents in Afghanistan appeared first on KabulNow.

UN reports 57% increase in security, safety incidents in Afghanistan

The UN in a new quarterly report has recorded 3,687 security and safety incidents across Afghanistan between February and April, a 57.7 percent increase from the same period last year, warning that the country is facing mounting challenges. The report, submitted by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to the UN Security Council and General Assembly, paints a picture of a country struggling with rising insecurity, a worsening humanitarian crisis…