KABUL - We are shocked and saddened by the tragic incident in Kandahar that reportedly resulted in the loss of civilian lives including of women and children. Print English - Dari - Pashto We expect that the investigation…
KABUL - The United Nations in Afghanistan congratulates all Afghans on the occasion of Nowruz . “Nowruz is one of the most cherished traditional celebrations in Afghanistan and the region, a time for new beginnings, for…
20 March 2012 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today commended the people of Guinea-Bissau for taking part in a peaceful and orderly polling process in their country's weekend presidential election. Nine candidates, including…
16 March 2012 - As the people of Guinea-Bissau prepare to elect a new president this weekend, the United Nations human rights chief today called on all sides to ensure that the polls are free and fair. "This is an opportunity…
15 March 2012 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on all actors in Guinea-Bissau to ensure a peaceful and transparent election as voters go to the polls on Sunday to choose a new president. Nine candidates, including…
NEW YORK - The transition process in Afghanistan remains on track despite recent tragic incidents, the United Nations envoy to the country said today, adding that efforts continue to strengthen the capacity of national…
NEW YORK - Below is the statement of HE Dr Zahir Tanin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council debate on the situation in Afghanistan. Mr. President, Allow me…
Bamako, le 20 mars 2012 - Permettez-moi, d’emblée, de saluer l’initiative prise par l’Union africaine en tenant cette réunion ministérielle du Conseil Paix et Sécurité à Bamako, marquant ainsi sa préoccupation face à la…
New York, 19 March 2012 - The Secretary-General commends the people of Guinea-Bissau for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the presidential election held on 18 March. As the electoral process continues, he reiterates his…
NEW YORK - Thank you very much for your attention, for your time. I am very happy to be here. It’s my first briefing to the Security Council in my new capacity as the head of UNAMA and the SRSG. I have been in the country for…
KABUL - The Ulema Council of Afghanistan issued a statement on 2 March 2012, which condemned desecration of Quraan by American military at Bagram Base and discussed issues of transfer of prisons to Afghan security forces by…
VIENNA - Two United Nations agencies have joined forces today in an effort to wean poor rural communities off of their dependency on drug crop cultivation through initiatives spurring economic growth and sustainable…