UNAMA carries out its detention observation with the full support of the Government (including being granted unhindered access to detention facilities) and in a spirit of cooperation and support.
Since 2011 UNAMA has focused its monitoring and advocacy on the treatment of those arrested on suspicion of having committed offences related to the ongoing armed conflict. UNAMA publishes its findings and recommendations to the Government in reports jointly produced every two years with the UN Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights.
| Document | Release Date | Lang (s) |
| The Treatment of Detainees in Afghanistan Respecting Human Rights: A Factor for Trust | 20 Sep 2023 | English, Dari, Pashto |
Report on Treatment of Conflict-Related Detainees in Afghan Custody Press release | 3 Feb 2021 | |
Report on Treatment of Conflict-Related Detainees in Afghan Custody Executive Summary Press release | 17 April 2019 | |
Report on Treatment of Conflict-Related Detainees in Afghan Custody Executive Summary Press release | 24 April 2017 | |
Report on Treatment of Conflict-Related Detainees in Afghan Custody Press release | 25 Feb 2015 | |
Report on Treatment of Conflict-Related Detainees in Afghan Custody Press release | 20 Jan 2013 | |
Report on Treatment of Conflict-Related Detainees in Afghan Custody Press release | 10 Oct 2011 | |
Arbitrary Detention in Afghanistan: A Call for Action - Volume I Arbitrary Detention in Afghanistan: A Call for Action - Volume II | Jan 2009 |