Taliban released two United Nations staff members who had been detained in Herat on August 9, the United Nations said on Thursday morning. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reported that it had not been formally notified of the reasons for the arrests and that the charges against the men had been dropped. The organization said it was following up to ensure the privileges, immunities and safety of United Nations personnel in the country. The release marks the latest detention of United Nations staff by the Taliban, which has held several local aid workers in recent months. A Human Rights Watch report last week said six employees of a local organization focused on women and children had been forcibly disappeared for more than a month. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the two men were in good health and faced no further judicial proceedings. Afghan authorities did not immediately comment on the release. United Nations agencies continue to operate in health, humanitarian assistance and other sectors across Afghanistan despite reduced international aid and the return of large numbers of Afghan citizens from Iran and Pakistan. The UN mission, mandated by the Security Council to promote humanitarian assistance and human rights, said it would continue to monitor the situation and seek respect for the freedoms of its personnel.