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UN-backed campaign seeks to stem ‘widespread’ violence against Afghan women

KABUL - The United Nations today called on all Afghans to take part in a 16-day campaign to end violence against women and girls, which it described as a “widespread and deeply rooted” problem in the country.

30 Nov 2009

Eid-ul-Adha: The festival of sacrifice

KABUL - It is the beginning of the afternoon in Kabul, the Afghan capital.

A clear blue sky has replaced the rainy weather of the last few days, and a pale winter sun rises over the Hindu Kush Mountains.

26 Nov 2009

Elimination of Violence Against Women Day in Afghanistan

KUNAR - An event to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women has been held in Afghanistan’s Kunar province.

25 Nov 2009

Rebuilding Afghanistan with the women of Samangan

KABUL - Tirelessly, the sound of hammers keep echoing in the valley in Samangan province, northern Afghanistan.

It is a rainy day, as the climate suddenly changed in the middle of November.

Soon winter will be here.

23 Nov 2009

UN chief congratulates Afghan President on inauguration

NEW YORK - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reaffirmed the commitment of the United Nations to support Afghanistan’s progress towards peace, stability and development, as he congratulated Hamid Karzai on his inauguration as President for a second term.

19 Nov 2009

Arbitrary detention workshop in Mazar-i-Sharif

KABUL - A day long workshop on arbitrary detention organized by UNAMA’s Rule of Law unit, GTZ, and Balkh Provincial Department of Justice was conducted this week in Mazar-i-Sharif.

18 Nov 2009

Same standards of international law should be enforced

NEW YORK - UN human rights chief tells UN Security Council in debate on protection of civilians in armed conflict.

13 Nov 2009

Lauding Japan’s decision to boost aid to Afghanistan, Ban hopes others will follow

NEW YORK - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed Japan’s intention to increase its assistance for Afghanistan to a total of up to $5 billion over the next five years, and said he hopes other nations will follow suit.

11 Nov 2009

Same standards of international law should be enforced

NEW YORK - UN human rights chief tells UN Security Council in debate on protection of civilians in armed conflict.

11 Nov 2009

H1N1 virus may affect more during winter, warns WHO

KABUL - The World Health Organization (WHO) in Afghanistan today warns that the H1N1 flu pandemic may affect more people during the looming winter as the disease spreads rapidly in cold weather.

11 Nov 2009

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