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Designation of World Toilet Day draws attention to Afghan sanitation challenges

KABUL - The United Nations General Assembly’s designation of 19 November as World Toilet Day shines a spotlight on a sometimes overlooked but urgent public health issue in Afghanistan – the lack of access to hygienic sanitation facilities.

25 Jul 2013

Regional governors discuss peace and development agenda in southern Afghanistan

KANDAHAR - Governors from some of Afghanistan’s southern and central provinces – Kandahar, Zabul, Helmand, Uruzgan and Dai Kondi – met yesterday to discuss common challenges faced in areas related to development, security and health.

25 Jul 2013

NANGARHAR: Media reports questioned in Jalalabad

NANGARHAR - A member of the Nuristan provincial council disputed media reports about the number of schools closed in the province due to insecurity. The council’s deputy head said that up to 60 percent of schools had been shut because of security concerns.

24 Jul 2013

‘Social Media Week’ kicks off in Afghanistan

KABUL - The power of social media to help bring about changes to society, in areas ranging from social justice to increased accountability in governance, is being highlighted in Afghanistan with events linked to ‘Social Media Week,’ which runs from 23 to 29 July, and which was la

23 Jul 2013

Afghan civil society establishes network to support election

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.

22 Jul 2013

On Nelson Mandela Day, UN officials hail example of “a giant of our times”

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 Nation

18 Jul 2013

Afghan election body starts telephone hotline to answer poll queries

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 Provincial Council elections, according to an IEC news r

17 Jul 2013

‘Job creation main challenge to Afghan economy’

KABUL - Bob Saum is the World Bank’s Country Director in Afghanistan.

16 Jul 2013

UNAMA welcomes progress on key election law, calls for rapid endorsement

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 Constitution.

14 Jul 2013

Afghanistan’s election body lays groundwork for next year’s polls

KABUL - With less than nine months before Afghanistan is slated to hold a poll to select its new president, the country’s election commission is working in full swing to lay the groundwork for the election, which United Nations officials have said will be critical for the country

14 Jul 2013

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