KABUL - It's examination season at Kabul's oldest and most venerable public university. Yet, the topic of conversation, among students, is hardly restricted to the realm of academics. Instead, along with algebra, pharmacy…

22 July 2009 - Afghanistan is headed towards a new beginning in its history. The elections due to take place in just a few weeks will not only determine the fate of the country for the next five years, but will also establish…

KABUL - Afghanistan is headed towards a new beginning in its history. The elections due to take place in just a few weeks will not only determine the fate of the country for the next five years, but will also establish its…

22 July 2009 - It's examination season at Kabul's oldest and most venerable public university. Yet, the topic of conversation, among students, is hardly restricted to the realm of academics. Instead, along with algebra…

21 July 2009 - The top United Nations envoy to Afghanistan today called for strengthening the country’s justice system, which he stressed is fundamental for ensuring the rule of law and respect for human rights. The lack of…

21 July 2009 - The UN Mission in Afghanistan has started its own special page on iTunes for its radio programming. To launch the free service a special 45 minutes briefing in English on the forthcoming 20 August presidential…

KABUL - Transcript of press conference by his Excellency Minister Rahimi, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Robert Watkins, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Laurent…

21 July 2009 - The United Nations in Afghanistan today called on all parties to allow aid assistance reach those most in need. “I would like to make an appeal to certain players in the country who are blocking the delivery of…

21 July 2009 - The Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC) has disqualified two provincial council candidates from the provincial and presidential elections to be held on 20 August 2009. Grant Kippen, ECC Chairman, told a news…

KABUL - The Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC) has disqualified two provincial council candidates from the provincial and presidential elections to be held on 20 August 2009. Grant Kippen, ECC Chairman, told a news…

Nairobi, 13 July 2009 – The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, has expressed the hope that gains made by the Somali Security forces over the weekend will allow some stability to return to Mogadishu…

21 July 2009 - Speech by the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan Kai Eide, at a conference on Human Rights at Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Minister Spanta, Dr. Samar, Excellencies…