UNAMA Supports Youth Day Celebrations in Provinces
KABUL - To mark the International Youth Day, UNAMA field offices throughout the country organized series of radio and television roundtable discussions and gatherings of youth to discuss “Youth Role for A Better Afghanistan”…
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The SG’s Closing Statement to the First World Congress of Global Partnership for Young Women
SEOUL - I am very happy to be here. What a wonderful conference. Looking at all of you, I see the world represented. Many of you travelled long distances – from other parts of Asia, from Africa and beyond. You bring a…
University publishes new magazine
PAKTYA - The Paktya University has published its first ever magazine, which encompasses articles on scientific, religious and social subjects. The Chief Editor of the Magazine, Yar Mohammad Paktin said all the articles are…
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UNAMA strongly condemns deadly attacks on civilians
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan strongly condemns the spate of attacks around Afghanistan yesterday that killed and injured over 200 civilians. In particular, a series of separate suicide attacks…
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UNAMA advocates protection of civilians in provinces
Nangarhar - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in the eastern and southern regions presented its recent mid-year report "Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict" in Afghanistan. At a press…
UNAMA Strongly Condemns Deadly Attacks on Civilians
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan strongly condemns the spate of attacks around Afghanistan yesterday that killed and injured over 200 civilians. In particular, a series of separate suicide attacks…
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UN Special Representative Ján Kubiš, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
KABUL - On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and on behalf of United Nations family in Afghanistan I send you warmest greetings and wish you happy celebrations on this important religious occasion. Download the PDF in English -…
JÁN KUBIŠ, On The Occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
KABUL - On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and on behalf of United Nations family in Afghanistan I send you warmest greetings and wish you happy celebrations on this important religious occasion. Download the PDF in English Dari…
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Bamyan women leaders issue resolution on deteriorating security situation
Bamyan women leaders issued a resolution today highlighting the deteriorating security situation in Bamyan that negatively impacts on women’s participation in decision-making and political processes. The Advocacy Group…
Locals protest against spread of ‘fundamentalism’ and cancellation of a music concert
HERAT - Hundreds of locals, including intellectuals and civil society activists, staged a demonstration yesterday against what they called “the cancellation of Shafiq Morid concert” in the western Afghan city of Herat. The…
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Top UN official in Afghanistan urges support for economic and social development post-Chicago
KABUL - Good morning to everyone and welcome to this regular meeting with the press, once again I am very grateful to the centre that we can use this excellent facility and I am thankful to you to come to this as I said…
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Conflict continues to take a devastating toll on civilians - UN report
KABUL - In the first six months of 2012, conflict-related violence in Afghanistan continued to take a devastating toll on civilians, the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said today, releasing its 2012 Midyear…