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MAZAR - As part of the ongoing fight against corruption in Afghanistan -- which the National Unity Government has identified as a priority -- members of the judicial and law enforcement community in northern Balkh province…

MAIDAN SHAHR - An open forum, in which women expressed their views on women’s participation on peace, security and political initiatives before an audience of local authorities and political leaders – including the provincial…

GARDEZ - The media’s key role in supporting democracy was highlighted at a meeting that brought together Afghan media professionals from across the country’s south-east region. The one-day meeting in Gardez brought together…

BAMYAN - Raising community awareness about the dangers faced by migrants trying to reach Europe, in which more than 620 people have died this year alone, was the aim of an international organization event involving religious…

KABUL - Deminers risk their lives in the service of protecting others and create access for vital development and reconstruction activities to take place, said Mark Bowden, the Secretary-General’s Deputy Special…

KABUL - The threat from increasing terrorist activities in the region can be countered through regional cooperation and coordination, including effective joint action strategies, said Nicholas Haysom, the UN Secretary-General…

TOKYO - In an interview with Japanese broadcaster NHK, Tadamichi Yamamoto, the UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, underscored the world body’s continued commitment to supporting the…

KANDAHAR - An open-air theatre performance tackling the serious issue of children recruitment took place in Kandahar this week to help inform children of their rights. The UNAMA-supported event -- the second in a series of 10…

KABUL - In an opinion-editorial published by the 8am newspaper today, Mark Bowden, the UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, reflects on the Farkhunda case and considers the wider issue of…

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…