World · Singapore Bureau
UN staff members detained in Afghanistan released
Two United Nations personnel held by Afghan authorities have been freed after their detention. The UN confirmed both staff members were released in good health on Thursday.
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The two UN staff members were released by Afghan authorities on Thursday, according to a statement from the organisation's spokesperson. Stephane Dujarric told reporters at a press briefing that both individuals were in good health following their release.
Details surrounding the circumstances of their detention were not immediately disclosed. The UN has maintained a significant presence in Afghanistan despite the challenging security environment in the country.
The release comes amid ongoing international scrutiny of conditions in Afghanistan and the treatment of detained individuals. The UN has continued to engage with local authorities on matters affecting its personnel and operations in the region.
The organisation did not provide additional information about the identities of the released staff members or the duration of their detention at the time of the announcement.