The situation in Afghanistan - interview with Benon Sevan, former Under Secretary of the United Nations

Benon Sevan: "This video was televised on 25 May 2021 in Dari and a few days later in Pashtu, as well - both languages of Afghanistan. Unfortunately, it was not televised in English. I also received very positive messages from Afghans, both from Afghanistan and those living abroad.

By end of May, the interview in Dari and Pashtu was very well received with almost 2 million hits and close to 30 thousand shares.  I also received very positive messages from Afghans, both from Afghanistan and those living abroad. 

This was my first interview concerning Afghanistan since I left my post as the Personal Representative of the Secretary-General in Afghanistan and Pakistan (1990-1992), serving also concurrently as the Secretary-General's Representative o the implementation of the Geneva Accords on Afghanistan, as well as being responsible for the overall direction and administration of the Office for the Co-ordination of United Nations Humanitarian and Economic Assistance Programmes in Afghanistan (UNOCA)."

Comment

Lowell Flanders2 days ago

This is a powerful interview with lots of insights into the politics of the time from an accomplished UN diplomat who was on the spot.

Nabeela A

Benon dear, your input is vital given your vital role & expert experience in the field. The interview shall have an impact on English readers. You know that some are lax in following, searching for alternate views.

Jana F:

Dear Benon, brilliant interview and for the first time I listen to actual facts about the country, and it’s recent history.

For many decades, Afghanistan has beguiled me. I have a small library of books about the country, the culture, the geography of this fascinating place. I have longed to visit Afghanistan since the70’s, but when I finally got around to it, it was too late due to conflict and war.

Thank you so much for sharing this informative interview!

Habib K:

Thanks a lot dear Benon for allowing us to listen to your interesting evaluation of your mission as Personal Representative of the UN Secretary General to Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Aida B:

Thank you Benon, for sharing! I particularly liked the opening part of this interview which had a humanitarian sense touch and sense!

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