News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

HERAT - The role of regional countries in contributing to peace and stability in Afghanistan post-2014, the transition process and the upcoming elections were the key areas discussed during a two-day international conference in Herat jointly organized by the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies…

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomes today’s announcement by the Afghan Independent Election Commission of the timeline leading to the 2014 elections in accordance with the Constitution. UNAMA reaffirms its commitment to support the organisation of the…

Mazar - Supported by the German aid agency (GIZ) and UNAMA in the northern region of Afghanistan, an orientation on the national priority programme (NPP) for governance cluster was held in Mazar-e-Sharif last week. Over 40 participants including the district governors, Provincial Council members…

KUNDUZ - About 300 girl students listened to two inspiring local woman leaders as they spoke about the successes and challenges of their life in Pul-i-Khumri, the capital of Baghlan province, last week. One of the woman leaders who spoke last week was Shukria Asil, the head of the Baghlan Provincial…

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomes today’s announcement by the Afghan Independent Election Commission of the timeline leading to the 2014 elections in accordance with the Constitution. Download the UNAMA statement in English | Dari & Pashto UNAMA reaffirms…

KABUL - An alliance of over a dozen Afghan civil society organizations launched a nationwide 19-day campaign last week to raise awareness against abuse and violence targeted at children and youth. According to Abdul Sami Zhman, the Founder and General Director of Cooperation for Peace and…

JALALABAD - Construction of a second Kabul-Jalalabad road, which started 18 months ago and stalled recently, will resume from Dusaraka area of Surkhrod district of Nangarhar province in January 2013, according to the Provincial Transportation Department. The Transportation Department recently held…

KANDAHAR - A new television channel opened in Helmand province on Saturday. Provincial Governor Al-Haj Mohammad Naem, who was joined by other provincial officials, inaugurated the Sabawoon Television. “The Sabawoon TV will initially cover Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand, and adjoining five…

KABUL - Two students of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM) finished third in their age category at an international piano competition held in Frankfurt, Germany earlier this week. This is the first time that any Afghan piano student participated in such an international competition…

NEW YORK - Drawing attention to Afghanistan's vast mineral resources, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a recent statement that the mineral deposits discovered in the country should be managed properly and it shouldn’t spark civil strife as feared by some. He also noted that peace…

KANDAHAR - An 18-member group of insurgents joined the peace and reconciliation process in Uruzgan province today. The insurgents joined the process due to tireless efforts by the local authorities, which resulted in tremendous pressure on the insurgents in recent months. The insurgents have laid…

BAMYAN - A conference aimed at maintaining the Government transparency and accountability as well as increasing community participation opened in Bamyan today. During the eighth Bamyan provincial Annual Reporting Conference of Government to the People, all provincial Government departments and their…