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PUL-E-KHUMRI - Religious scholars and provincial authorities expressed their commitment to a long-term peace in Afghanistan during a UNAMA-backed assembly in Pul-e-Khumri city, the provincial capital of northeastern Baghlan…

HERAT - Stronger ties between industry and government will contribute to improved economic outcomes at the local and provincial level, according to participants at a UNAMA-supported forum in western Herat. More than 20 people…

KABUL - A UN report on Afghanistan published Monday shows a record number of civilian casualties since counting began in 2009, with 5,166 civilians recorded killed or maimed in just the first six months of this year, of whom…

SHARANA - Women’s participation in decision-making will ensure development and peace efforts will move forward, said religious scholars and community leaders at a UN-backed debate in Sharana, capital of the southeastern…

JALALABAD - The importance of good governance and public involvement in provincial council activities was highlighted at a UN-backed round table in Jalalabad, the provincial capital of eastern Nangarhar province. “Considering…

KABUL - To discuss preparations for parliamentary and district elections, President Ghani met with Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan. “The National Unity…

KABUL - Despite having to flee a 2015 Taliban attack on her city, an Afghan woman has been determined to keep her two radio stations operating and providing information to the Kunduz community. Following the Taliban’s entry…

KHOST - Increasing women’s engagement at all levels of Afghan society will empower them, involve them more in community decision-making and improve their access to rights, panellists said at a UNAMA-backed forum in south…

WARSAW - The United Nations underscored its commitment to Afghanistan, highlighting the importance of the government’s reforms in the interest of achieving a more stable and prosperous future for the country. Speaking on…

KUNDUZ - The greater protection and empowerment of Afghan women was the topic of a televised panel discussion that reached an estimated quarter of a million people in north-eastern Kunduz province. With a lively panel…

KANDAHAR - A series of UNAMA-backed theatre performances have reached thousands of children and adults in southern Kandahar province with dramatic depictions of the dangers of child recruitment into armed groups. The 10 open…

KABUL - President Ghani signed a decree establishing an independent Anti-Corruption Justice Centre in Kabul, which will be responsible for tackling high-level corruption in Afghanistan. The centre includes specialized police…