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21 September 2009 - Welcoming today's announcement on an agreement to resolve issues before certifying the presidential elections results in Afghanistan, the top United Nations envoy to the country stressed that the South…

KABUL - A rare 24 hour cessation of offensive operations marking International Peace Day appeared to be holding firm across Afghanistan on Monday, with only isolated security incidents reported as of late afternoon. “So far…

KABUL - Almost 1.2 million Afghan children have benefited from polio immunization that was conducted for the International Day of Peace in eight provinces, including some of the country's hardest to reach areas such as…

KABUL - A rare 24 hour cessation of offensive operations marking International Peace Day appeared to be holding firm across Afghanistan on Monday, with only isolated security incidents reported as of late afternoon. “So far…

KABUL - Almost 1.2 million Afghan children have benefited from polio immunization that was conducted for the International Day of Peace in eight provinces, including some of the country's hardest to reach areas such as…

KABUL - The International Day of Peace is being celebrated across Afghanistan today through activities and events that have been organized not just by the United Nations, but also by big and small organizations. Congruent…

21 September 2009 - Peace Day campaigning in Bamyan has been in full swing in the final days leading up to today’s International Day of Peace. People from local communities, non-government organizations, the local government…

21 September 2009 - The International Day of Peace is being marked across Afghanistan today with hopes high that a ceasefire will be observed. In the run-up to the worldwide Peace Day, events and activities have taken place…

20 September 2009 - UNAMA press officer in the North of Afghanistan Alexandre Brecher-Dolivet, offers a personal reflection on peace efforts in the country. In one of the most crucial periods for the future of Afghanistan…

20 September 2009 - As Peace Day 21 September approaches UNAMA is featuring articles from UN agencies on the work the UN is doing for peace in Afghanistan. 11: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Afghan society…

20 September 2009 - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Message on the International Day of Peace. Dari - Pashto The International Day of Peace is a global call for ceasefire and non-violence. It is a time to reflect on the…

20 September 2009 - The countdown to the International Day of Peace continues with just one day left. What are you doing for Peace?