01 Apr 2010 - KABUL - The top United Nations official in Afghanistan has condemned an attack by gunmen against a German aid agency in the east of the country that killed a local engineer and severely injured an international aid worker.
Said Anwar, an engineer from the nearby province of Wardak, died on 27 March after unknown men opened fire in Khost at the offices of the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) agency, where he had worked.
20 Mar 2010 - KABUL - Nowruz is a very important moment of festivity that has been celebrated for 2,500 years.
And it is a sign of hope for peace which Afghans need.
We hope that this year will bring peace and also progress.
We will be with if you want us to be with you.
The United Nations and all its staff wish all Afghans a very happy Nowruz.
Nawe Kall Mubarak Sha, Nowruze tan Mubarak.
20 Mar 2010 - NEW YORK - The General Assembly’s decision this year to recognize the International Day of Nowruz is evidence of a growing global awareness of the holiday’s significance not only in the regions where it is celebrated but around the world.
11 Mar 2010 - KABUL - UNESCO will receive a grant of US$ 19.5 million from the Government of Japan for the 2nd phase of the Enhancement of Literacy in Afghanistan (ELA 2) programme.
09 Mar 2010 - NEW YORK - The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attacks that took place in Kabul this morning, which caused the death and injury of many Afghan and foreign residents and for which the Taliban claimed responsibility.
This deliberate targeting of civilians demonstrates once again a senseless disregard for human life on the part of the perpetrators.
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01 Apr 2010 - KABUL - The top United Nations official in Afghanistan has condemned an attack by gunmen against a German aid agency in the east of the country that killed a local engineer and severely injured an international aid worker. Said Anwar, an engineer from the nearby province of Wardak, died on 27 March after unknown men opened fire in Khost at the offices of the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) agency, where he had worked.
20 Mar 2010 - KABUL - Nowruz is a very important moment of festivity that has been celebrated for 2,500 years. And it is a sign of hope for peace which Afghans need. We hope that this year will bring peace and also progress. We will be with if you want us to be with you. The United Nations and all its staff wish all Afghans a very happy Nowruz. Nawe Kall Mubarak Sha, Nowruze tan Mubarak.
20 Mar 2010 - NEW YORK - The General Assembly’s decision this year to recognize the International Day of Nowruz is evidence of a growing global awareness of the holiday’s significance not only in the regions where it is celebrated but around the world.
11 Mar 2010 - KABUL - UNESCO will receive a grant of US$ 19.5 million from the Government of Japan for the 2nd phase of the Enhancement of Literacy in Afghanistan (ELA 2) programme.
09 Mar 2010 - NEW YORK - The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attacks that took place in Kabul this morning, which caused the death and injury of many Afghan and foreign residents and for which the Taliban claimed responsibility. This deliberate targeting of civilians demonstrates once again a senseless disregard for human life on the part of the perpetrators.
