The United Nations has confirmed the death of one of its employees in Kabul, expressing grief over the loss while declining to provide details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In a statement issued on Friday, the UN office in Afghanistan said it was mourning the passing of Farishta Amadi, a staff member of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), describing her as a valued member of the organization whose absence would be deeply felt.
The organization also extended its condolences to her family and called for respect for their privacy during this difficult period.
The confirmation follows reports circulating on social media in recent days claiming that the UN employee had been killed. However, the UN has neither confirmed nor commented on the cause of death and has refrained from disclosing further information.
No official details have been released regarding when, where, or how the incident occurred.
Taliban authorities have not publicly commented on the matter, and no official investigation or findings have been announced so far.
The case adds to growing concerns surrounding transparency and access to information in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, where details regarding sensitive incidents often remain limited or emerge only after significant delays.
The development comes amid continued international scrutiny of the human rights and security situation in Afghanistan. In recent months, UN officials and human rights experts have raised concerns over arbitrary detentions, alleged torture in Taliban detention facilities, restrictions on women and girls, and reports of sexual violence attributed to Taliban officials. Rights groups have also repeatedly called for greater transparency and accountability in cases involving the safety of civilians, aid workers, and public servants.
For now, the circumstances surrounding Farishta Amadi’s death remain unclear, with the UN confirming only her passing while withholding additional details.
