KABUL CONFERENCE: President Karzai, Secretary-General Ban open historic meeting
20 July 2010 - The Kabul Conference is officially underway. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in his capacity as co-chair of the conference, made opening remarks following President Hamid Karzai's keynote address. The full text of the Secretary-General's statement, as delivered, appears below…
Bamyan Buddhas illuminated with message of peace for Kabul Conference
21 July 2010 - Afghan youth peace volunteer groups illuminated the site of the renowned Bamyan Buddhas with the word “Sulh,” which means peace in Dari, to send a message of peace to the world on the occasion of Kabul Conference. “We have come together tonight to light up the great Buddhas of Bamyan…
Provincial and tribal leaders learn about planning, budgeting in Khost Province
21 July 2010 - Officials in southeastern Afghanistan, “shuras” or tribal elders, nomads known as Kuchis and civil society representatives have met to learn about strategic planning and budgeting with the aim of preparing a comprehensive plan for socio-economic development in the area. “Three decades…
Afghan officials, UN agencies aid locals affected by flash flood in Nangarhar Province
21 July 2010 - Afghan authorities, United Nations agencies and partners in the eastern Nangarhar Province are coordinating assistance for more than 100 people affected this morning by flash flooding caused by heavy rains. The flooding wiped away mud homes, carried off cattle and covered roads. At…
Jalalabad’s new radio station seeks young listeners
22 July 2010 - Hamesha Bahar 90.7FM or “Spring Forever” is on the air in Afghanistan’s eastern regional hub of Jalalabad. In a city which already has eight FM stations for 300,000 residents, the newly launched Hamesha Bahar sets itself apart by targeting “mostly youth and aims to promote an anti…
Art prize promotes budding modern art scene in Kabul
22 July 2010 - Ten fresh contemporary Afghan artists, including a photographer who trained at the United Nations mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), are displaying their works in Kabul this month as part of an annual programme created through a brainchild of President Hamid Karzai and Britain’s Prince…
UNAMA's review of the week - photos and stories
22 July 2010 - Download UNAMA's review of the week in stories and photos. UNAMA NEWS - UNAMA PHOTOS
SRSG Coomaraswamy welcomes establishment of a committee for children in conflict
New York, 22 July 2010 - “The inauguration this week of a steering committee established to address and respond to grave violations against children in armed conflict affirms the Afghan Government’s commitment to protect Afghan boys and girls from the on-going conflict. With President Hamid Karzai’s…