14 Oct 2013 - KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations family in Afghanistan, I extend my greetings to all Afghans as they prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha.
This holiday is an opportunity to reflect on the universal values of peace, harmony and cooperation – all of which are at the heart of the Muslim faith.
04 Oct 2013 - KABUL - I wish to congratulate Afghanistan’s cricket team for securing a place in the 2015 World Cup – for the first time ever – following a victory against Kenya in a qualifying match today.
As was the national soccer team’s recent South Asian Football Federation Championship trophy, this cricket win is much more than just a sporting achievement.
17 Sep 2013 - KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) acknowledges the timely appointments to the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC).
Great responsibility is vested in the Commissioners to ensure that the IECC acts as an impartial and independent electoral dispute resolution mechanism as prescribed by the law regulating the structure and responsibilities of Afghanistan's electoral management bodies.
16 Sep 2013 - KABUL - Afghanistan’s 2-0 win over India for the South Asian Football Federation Championship trophy was a historic occasion – the country’s first such international football victory.
The win has also seen the Afghanistan National Football Team rise seven places in FIFA’s world rankings table to the 132nd spot – another cause for celebration.
13 Sep 2013 - NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack on 13 September on the United States Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, for which the Taliban have claimed responsibility.
They expressed their deep sympathy and sincere condolences to the families of the victims of this heinous act, and to the Government and people of Afghanistan.
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14 Oct 2013 - KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations family in Afghanistan, I extend my greetings to all Afghans as they prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha. This holiday is an opportunity to reflect on the universal values of peace, harmony and cooperation – all of which are at the heart of the Muslim faith.
04 Oct 2013 - KABUL - I wish to congratulate Afghanistan’s cricket team for securing a place in the 2015 World Cup – for the first time ever – following a victory against Kenya in a qualifying match today. As was the national soccer team’s recent South Asian Football Federation Championship trophy, this cricket win is much more than just a sporting achievement.
17 Sep 2013 - KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) acknowledges the timely appointments to the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC). Great responsibility is vested in the Commissioners to ensure that the IECC acts as an impartial and independent electoral dispute resolution mechanism as prescribed by the law regulating the structure and responsibilities of Afghanistan's electoral management bodies.
16 Sep 2013 - KABUL - Afghanistan’s 2-0 win over India for the South Asian Football Federation Championship trophy was a historic occasion – the country’s first such international football victory. The win has also seen the Afghanistan National Football Team rise seven places in FIFA’s world rankings table to the 132nd spot – another cause for celebration.
13 Sep 2013 - NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack on 13 September on the United States Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, for which the Taliban have claimed responsibility. They expressed their deep sympathy and sincere condolences to the families of the victims of this heinous act, and to the Government and people of Afghanistan.
