UN
Press releases
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02 May 2014 - Kabul - A series of heavy rain induced landslides struck in the Argo district of Badakhshan in northeastern Afghanistan causing significant loss of life and widespread damage to homes and agriculture. Provincial authorities report that more than 350 Afghans have been killed, more are still missing and many families have been displaced. -
02 May 2014 - KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns the suicide car bombing which took place in the central eastern province of Panjshir yesterday, killing at least 15 people – including seven civilians. As well, more than a dozen people were injured, including civilians, with casualties expected to rise in the coming days.
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27 Apr 2014 - KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomes today's release of preliminary results from the country’s Presidential elections as an important step towards next month's scheduled announcement of final results from the 5 April poll. More >> -
26 Apr 2014 - KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomes today's release of preliminary results from the country’s Presidential elections as an important step towards next month's scheduled announcement of final results from the 5 April poll.
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25 Apr 2014 - KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns the killing of three civilians by a gunman yesterday at a private hospital in Kabul. All three slain were foreigners who selflessly helped people of Afghanistan in need of medical assistance. The gunman is reported to be a security officer. The motive behind the attack is unknown and no organization has claimed responsibility.
