HERAT: Improved coordination and coherence in agro projects urged
HERAT - An agriculture development conference in Herat brought together representatives of the donor community, the Government, agriculture cooperatives and farmers to discuss the challenges of agriculture sector and ensure…
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Afghanistan Attorney-General’s Office probes reports of torture in Kandahar detention facilities
KABUL - A delegation from the Attorney-General’s Office is currently visiting Kandahar to investigate and assess conditions of detention facilities in the province, said a press release issued by the Kandahar Governor's…
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Japan donates US$ 281 million to UN to fund projects
KABUL - Japan gave US$ 281 million in aid today to the United Nations funds in Afghanistan. The announcement was made at a signing ceremony that took place at the Serena Hotel in Kabul. The funds will support 14 projects…
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World Bank approves US$ 100 million to boost basic health services in Afghanistan
KABUL - The World Bank (WB) approved last week a US$ 100 million grant to boost basic health and essential hospital services in 22 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces. The WB-supported programmes to improve health services are…
KANDAHAR: Poppy eradication campaign to start soon, says Governor
KANDAHAR - A poppy eradication campaign will start in Kandahar very soon, said Governor Dr. Toryali Wesa on Saturday. “We will start the poppy eradication from powerful landlords and will extend it to others afterwards,” Dr…
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Japan and United Nations jointly announce assistance of US$ 281 million to Afghanistan
KABUL - The Government of Japan and the United Nations announced US$ 281 million of assistance to Afghanistan for 14 projects to be implemented by nine UN agencies at a signing ceremony held today in Kabul. The ceremony was…
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City of Herat all set to host Afghanistan’s first international women’s film festival
KABUL - To mark the International Women’s Day and to raise awareness on women’s rights, Afghanistan’s ancient city of Herat will host the country’s first International Women’s Film Festival from 7 to 9 March. The festival…
BALKH: Media group demands an end to violence against journalists
BALKH - A journalist association in Afghanistan’s north expressed last week its concerns about “violence committed against journalists” by government officials. Northern region’s reporter rights defense committee chairman…
BALKH: Community police unit set up in Afghanistan’s north
BALKH - A community police unit was established within the Interior Ministry’s structure in the northern region with support from the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL) last week. Officials said that it…
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KANDAHAR: Three-day anti-polio campaign concludes in Afghanistan's south
KANDAHAR - A three-day anti polio campaign concluded today in Kandahar and Helmand provinces of Afghanistan’s southern region. The Public Health Department of Kandahar also launched the campaign in Ghorak district, a remote…
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UNAMA-backed female journalists group in Bamyan discusses progress and challenges
BAMYAN - Female journalists in the Afghan province of Bamyan held on Monday their first annual meeting since the formation of their professional association – a group supported by the United Nations Assistance Mission in…
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PAKTYA: Large cache of drugs, alcohol destroyed
PAKTYA - A large cache of illicit drugs and alcohol was destroyed in Paktya province on Wednesday, officials said. About 4,002 kilograms of hashish, 1,940 litres of spirit and 2,310 litres of acid seized from different parts…