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GARDEZ - The establishment of a provincial political coordination forum was the key outcome of a UNAMA-supported event in Gardez that brought together political parties from Paktya province last week. Trust and confidence…

KABUL - The UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, discussed key issues and the recent extension of the UN’s mandate in Afghanistan with the country’s President, Ashraf Ghani…

KABUL - The United Nations in Afghanistan launched a new bulletin on the population movements that have dominated the news in recent months. Afghans make up the second largest group of people arriving in Greece after Syrians…

Bamyan - United Nations support for improved health services in Bamyan is part of the world body’s efforts to improve the lives of Afghans by supporting the country’s development initiatives. At the same time, in light of…

NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Tadamichi Yamamoto of Japan as his Special Representative for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). He will…

NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Pernille Dahler Kardel of Denmark as his Deputy Special Representative (Political) for the United Nations Assistance Mission in…

NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Nicholas Haysom of South Africa as his Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan. He will succeed Haile Menkerios of South Africa, to…

KABUL - Nowruz is a special occasion for Afghans. It is a time for renewal and celebration, promoting values of peace and solidarity between generations and communities. It contributes to cultural diversity and friendship…

BAZARAK - A new partnership between a central Panjshir province radio station and UNAMA will kick off over the next three months with a series of broadcasts on justice and rule of law. At a meeting in Bazarak this week, the…

KABUL - Journalist security and freedom of expression were the focus of a conference in Kabul yesterday, attended by media professionals from across Afghanistan. More than 50 people -- representing journalist organizations…

Op-ed by Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. KABUL - A few days before I was scheduled to travel to Afghanistan, I read about the death of Wasil Ahmad. You may…

NEW YORK - Without a peace process, the sustainability and viability of all efforts to bring stability and prosperity to Afghanistan will be called into question, said Nicholas Haysom, the UN Secretary-General’s Special…