KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) today called on all sides of Afghanistan’s conflict to minimize the impact of fighting on civilians.

NEW YORK - The Security Council discussed the situation in Afghanistan today, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressing the twin needs to strengthen the Government’s role while coordinating “broader and more effective” international civilian efforts under the United Nations um

NEW YORK - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's briefing to the Security Council on Afghanistan.

Mr. President,

Excellencies,

Let me begin by offering my warmest greetings for the New Year, 2010.