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UN polio campaign aims to vaccinate 8 million children
About 27,000 health workers, volunteers and community mobilizers fanned out across 16 provinces of Afghanistan over the past two weeks in a drive to eradicate measles and polio from the country under a UN-supported Government…
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SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK: Afghanistan’s urban youth embrace social media
KABUL - Social media is becoming an intrinsic part of urban life in Afghanistan and Afghan youth are increasingly using social websites and weblogs on the internet for wider communications and debates on all kinds of social…
People condemn civilian casualties by road side bombs
KANDAHAR - The people of Kandahar, particularly Ulemas, have strongly condemned the fighting tactics of the insurgents, in which they use public properties to reach their goals and cause huge casualties to innocent civilians…
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Afghanistan Olympic athletes begin competing
Later today, when he faces a Hungarian athlete in the Judo competition, Ajmal Faizzada, 25, will become the first Afghan athlete to compete in the 2012 London Olympics. This year Afghanistan has sent six athletes to the games…
2500 Families Receive Assistance
KANDAHAR - A charity organization has started distributing assistance to around 2500 needy families in Kandahar city, Dand, Daman, Arghandab and Panjwai districts. The Deputy of the charity organization, Mr Fazal Rahman, says…
4,000 Kilograms of Ammonium Nitrate Seized
KANDAHAR - Security forces in Kandahar seized about 4,000 Kg of ammonium nitrate. The ingredients for explosives were found at a home in the village of Mizra Mohammad Khan village. Security forces found the material after…
17 Anti Government Elements Join Peace Process
PAKTYA - 17 anti-government forces from various districts of Paktika province who were involved in subversive activities joined the government backed peace and reconciliation process, said provincial officials. A statement…
Wheat Distribution to Vulnerable Families in Gardez
PAKTYA - The Ministry of Agriculture began distributing wheat to vulnerable families in Gardez. According to Khuram Din Mayar, the financial and and administrative director for the governor’s office, said that nearly 3500…
Five Blocks Inaugurated for Juvenile
KANDAHAR - Five prison blocks that are reserved for juveniles were inaugurated at the Kandahar central prison. The blocks were opened yesterday by Kandahar's Deputy Governor, Abdul Qayoum Patyal. “The new blocks for the…
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Secretary-General calls on countries to follow through with Olympic Truce
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries to follow through with the Olympic Truce, and highlighted the role of sport in promoting peace, dialogue and development. UN News Center “If people and nations can set aside…
UNAMA Statement on the bombing in Khairo Kariz
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA) strongly condemns the deliberate bombing of the mosque in the village of Khairo Kariz in Uruzgan province that took place yesterday, which killed Imam…
UNAMA Statement on the bombing in Khairo Kariz
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA) strongly condemns the deliberate bombing of the mosque in the village of Khairo Kariz in Uruzgan province that took place yesterday, which killed Imam…