News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

KABUL - Since the fall of the Taliban in 2001 Afghanistan has seen a remarkable boom in the media scene. Today the Director-General of UNESCO, says the Day is "an occasion to remember the importance of our right to know."…

2 May 2010 - Afghanistan's Government has made important commitments to protect children from the impact of armed conflict, according to a new United Nations report. “The Government has shown political will to deal with…

3 May 2010 - The United Nations and the Government of Afghanistan today emphasized the need for freedom of information and the importance of a free press at a day-long event in Kabul to mark World Press Freedom Day…

3 May 2010 - About a dozen journalists based in Afghanistan’s eastern regional hub of Jalalabad today endorsed a resolution calling on the Government to ensure the safety of journalists and the freedom of expression. At a…

4 May 2010 - Follow the Afghan cricket team's progress - on and off the field - at the ICC T-20 World Cup in the West Indies this entire month, through exclusive photographs courtesy of UNICEF, which is partnering with the…

KABUL - For the first time ever last week, the cricket teams of India and Afghanistan came together on - and off - the playing field, within the International Cricket Council World Twenty20. On the eve of the game in St…

6 May 2010 - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Staffan de Mistura, has condemned the attacks on Government buildings in Zaranj, the capital of Nimroz, which occurred yesterday, 5 May. UN…

6 May 2010 - Download UNAMA's review of the week in stories and photos. UNAMA NEWS - UNAMA PHOTOS

6 May 2010 - This week World Press Freedom Day was marked with the worldwide theme of “Freedom of Information”. UNAMA has spoken to a number of people working in Afghanistan to see what they think about the issue. Masooma…

6 May 2010 - United Nations agencies are rushing emergency food and non-food assistance to hundreds of flood affected families in Afghanistan’s western province of Herat Rainfall and torrential flooding has devastated many…

KABUL - Mohammed Ibrahim thought life would be easier in Kabul after leaving Helmand's insecurity behind. But a new range of challenges, including health, face he and his family as they cling to the fringes of the crowded…

9 May 2010 - The following is an update on the floods situation in Afghanistan by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Northern region: Faryab province: The Provincial Governor reported that a total…