6 April 2010 - Deminers commemorate the International Day for Mine Awareness in Afghanistan where more than 15,000 minefields and battlefields have been cleared in the last two decades. UNAMA TV report
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6 April 2010 - Funded by the Government of Japan, UNOPS is assisting the Ministry of Public Works of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, with a road maintenance and capacity development initiative in Kandahar, one of the most volatile southern provinces of Afghanistan.
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5 April 2010 - President Karzai visits Kandahar, urges Taliban to give up violence; Independent Election Commission to conduct upcoming parliamentary elections according to Karzai's new election law; UN’s work for Afghanistan’s environment honoured; 80 per cent of corruption committed by foreigners – Osmani.
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5 April 2010 - “For a deminer, the first mistake is also the last one. There is no second chance.”
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5 April 2010 - Download the latest programme in Dari and Pashto from UNAMA Radio which is broadcast every Saturday morning at 9 am on Radio Afghanistan. For more search for "UNAMA Radio" on iTunes.
UNAMA Radio download programme
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4 April 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for continued efforts to rid the world of landmines and explosive remnants of war, and lauded mine action workers for their dedication despite the dangers posed by the indiscriminate weapons.
Secretary-General's Message
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4 April 2010 - Across Afghanistan the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action has been marked today with a number of events and activities.
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4 April 2010 - White House reviewing President Karzai’s upcoming US trip; Karzai calls Clinton, clarifies diatribe against West; More than 70 people became casualties of mines and unexploded ordnance in first two months of 2010 in Afghanistan - UN SRSG; Qanooni urges Karzai’s advisors to resign; US to grant US$ 35 million for demining; Former Haj and Religious Affairs caretaker minister arrested in London; and German troops mistakenly kill six Afghan soldiers.
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4 April 2010 - The United Nations Environment Programme in Afghanistan has been honoured with one of the country’s highest awards.
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4 April 2010 - Today the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is marked across the world. Website: MACCA
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