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UNAMA photographer exhibits in Australia
26 September 2012 - A UNAMA photographer is back in Kabul after showing, through his images, the everyday life of the Afghan people. The images were put on display from 14 to 22 September at a gallery in Melbourne. Click here…
HELMAND: New Governor assumes office
HELMAND - As the new Governor of Helmand province assumed office today, he promised to maintain security and root out corruption. Speaking at a ceremony organized to welcome the new Governor, Major General Mohammad Naem…
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Civil society activists in Central Highlands discuss EVAW law and youth’s role in radio round-table
BAMYAN - Members of the civil society of Dai Kundi and Bamyan provinces engaged in a lively radio round-table discussion recently on the salient points of the law on the Elimination of Violence Against Women (EVAW), plus the…
PAKTIKA: Afghan forces assume security responsibility of provincial capital
PAKTIKA - Afghan forces took charge of security affairs of Sharan, the capital of Paktika province, and six other regions as part of security transition from foreign troops. Speaking to the handover ceremony, attended by…
KHOST: Convoy of Government officials, elders and civil society leaders spread peace messages
PAKTYA - A peace convoy involving senior Government officials, tribal elders, youth, civil society activists and journalists covered 55 kilometres and reached Zazai Maidan district of Khost province yesterday. The objective…
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Leaders at UN event unite behind final push to eradicate polio
NEWYORK - World leaders, donors and experts today hailed a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to eradicate polio, as they gathered at the United Nations to celebrate efforts that have already reduced the incidence of the…
GHAZNI: Three arrested for flogging a girl
GHAZNI - The Ministry of Interior arrested three people and referred to the Office of the Attorney-General on the charge of flogging a 15-year-old girl in Jaghuri district of Ghazni province, said an official yesterday. The…
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GHAZNI: Ghazni City to be formally designated as Centre of Islamic Civilization in January 2013
GHAZNI - Minister for Information and Culture, Dr Makhdoom Raheen, said last week that the designation of Ghazni City as the Centre of Islamic Culture and Civilization will be announced amidst a ceremony in the first week of…
BAMYAN: Women’s role for peace and security discussed
BAMYAN - Civil Society and Human Rights Network (CSHRN) organized a one-day conference to highlight the role of women for peace in Afghanistan, yesterday. About 150 participants from Government authorities, civil society…
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Afghan journalists miffed by Government orders to 'control' media coverage
KABUL - Representatives of media watchdog groups in Afghanistan have expressed deep concerns over a decision of the Council of Ministers which asked the Ministry of Information and Culture to ensure that media don’t violate…
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Music and arts festival in Kabul paints a different picture of Afghanistan
KABUL - With the aim of promoting creativity in Afghanistan and provide an opportunity for entertainment, the Afghan and international musicians and artists enthralled their audiences in the second Sound Central Festival in…
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Senior police officers trained on handling cases of violence against women
KABUL - United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) organized a five-day training for senior staff at the Ministry of Interior on prevention and response to cases of violence against women in Afghanistan. The objective of the…