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KABUL - Around 60 domestic organizations came together today to establish a network whose aim is to allow Afghan civil society groups to play a robust role in making next year’s elections fair and transparent. Afghanistan’s…

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General NEW YORK - The Secretary-General welcomes the presidential endorsement and enactment of the Law Regulating the Structure and Responsibilities of Afghanistan…

KABUL - As the world marks Nelson Mandela International Day today in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom, United Nations officials – from New York to the Afghan…

HELMAND - The Governor of Helmand Province, Mohammad Naeem inaugurated a female nursing training centre in Lashkar Gah district yesterday. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the Provincial Governor said that nursing training…

HERAT - Under National Solidarity Programme (NSP), 302 projects of constructing drinking water reservoirs have been completed in Moghr District of Badghis Province. Around 26,000 local people now have access to clean drinking…

FARAH - The revenue of Farah Customs Department reached Afs. 991 million (approx. US$18 million) over the past five months, showing a 52 per cent increase over the same period last year. The Provincial Customs Director, Sayed…

KABUL - The Independent Election Commission (IEC) of Afghanistan started a toll-free telephone hotline in the capital, Kabul, on Tuesday, to provide “correct information” to the Afghan public on next year’s Presidential and…

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reiterates its strong support for holding the Presidential and Provincial Council elections on time, on 5 April 2014, and in accordance with the Afghan…

NIMROZ - Two polio vaccinators have been abducted by unknown individuals in the Chakhchar district of north-western Nimroz province, officials said on Monday. The two vaccinators, a doctor and a volunteer, were kidnapped in…

KABUL - Bob Saum is the World Bank’s Country Director in Afghanistan. He has been on the ground for a little more than a year and is “looking forward to several more years here.” He has previous experience in the region…

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reiterates its strong support for holding the Presidential and Provincial Council elections on time, on 5 April 2014, and in accordance with the Afghan…

KANDAHAR - A cyclist from southern Kandahar province said on Sunday he had decided to pedal his way to Saudi Arabia with a peace message. In an exclusive interview, the head of the Kandahar Cycling Club, Amir Mohammad, 54…