Former EU representative to Afghanistan, Raffaella Iodice, passes away

The European Union Delegation to Afghanistan has reported the death of Raffaella Iodice, the former EU representative to Afghanistan.

On Sunday, December 29, the delegation posted on X/Twitter expressing their sorrow over the news of her passing.

The message from the delegation stated: “She was a true friend of Afghanistan, a strong supporter of women and girls, and a beloved colleague to many.”

The cause of Raffaella Iodice’s death remains unclear, and the European Union has not released any further details on the matter.

She had served as the EU’s representative to Afghanistan for one year and had stepped down from her position about two months ago.

Raffaella Iodice was widely recognized for her dedication to Afghanistan, especially her advocacy for women’s rights and her commitment to the country’s development. Her untimely death has left many colleagues and friends mourning her loss.

Her contributions to Afghanistan during her time as the EU representative will be remembered, and her absence is a significant loss to those who worked alongside her in supporting Afghanistan’s progress.

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