Female UN staff in Kabul the target of âcoordinated harassmentâ | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArpan RaiThursday 05 June 2025 15:10 BSTTaliban security personnel check a UN vehicle (AFP/Getty)Female UN staff in Kabul have been stalked and harassed by unidentified men, impacting international aid projects.UN sources describe a campaign of 'coordinated harassment' where women received death threats to force them to stop working.The Taliban has denied involvement, but UN agencies have made operational adjustments to ensure staff safety, including work-from-home protocols.The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) has advised female staff to temporarily work from home due to intimidation, but continues to provide aid, especially to women-led families.The Taliban's interior ministry stated that they are aware of the reports and will punish anyone threatening UN employees.In fullWomen working for UN in Kabul face stalking and death threats: âDonât turn up tomorrow or you will be killedâThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in