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UN wants to see better and cleaner run-off election, less fraud

KABUL - The United Nations in Afghanistan today called for a “better” election in the 7 November run-off vote between the incumbent president and his runner-up in the 20 August presidential election.

26 Oct 2009

WFP positioning food in Afghanistan ahead of harsh winter

KABUL - The World Food Programme is moving tens of thousands of metric tons of food to remote areas of Afghanistan in preparation for the rapidly approaching winter.

26 Oct 2009

US$ 4 billion plan for Afghanistan

KABUL - US$ 4 billion in assistance for Afghan-led projects nationwide has been earmarked over a period of four years from 2010 to 2013.

25 Oct 2009

UN Day 2009 marked in Afghanistan

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) joined hands today with Afghan ministers, governors and others to celebrate UN Day across the country.

24 Oct 2009

United Nations Day 2009: US$ 4 billion development plan for Afghanistan to be launched

KABUL - UN representatives and Afghan officials will join hands at simultaneous events across Afghanistan today to celebrate United Nations Day 2009.

24 Oct 2009

Two weeks until presidential run-off - IEC distributes polling kits

KABUL - The Independent Election Commission (IEC) has begun flying out election kits to different provinces across Afghanistan in preparation for the 7 November presidential poll.

24 Oct 2009

United Nations Day: 24 October 2009

NEW YORK - "The United Nations is doing its utmost to respond - to address the big issues, to look at the big picture. We are forging a new multilateralism that can deliver real results for all people, especially those most in need." UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

23 Oct 2009

On World Food Day, officials say food exports key to jobs and peace

KABUL - Ten innovative farmers from across the country were felicitated by the Ministry of Agriculture on the occasion of World Food Day in Afghanistan.

22 Oct 2009

Preparations for Afghan presidential run-off in full swing, UN mission reports

KABUL - Ballot papers have been printed and delivered, polling stations kits have been packed and distribution began today as preparations got under way for the second round of voting in Afghanistan’s presidential election, the United Nations mission there reported.

22 Oct 2009

Jirga for peace and development formed

KABUL - Governors of three eastern provinces of Afghanistan jointly launched a regional peace Jirga today to step up peace, reconciliation and development efforts in their areas.

20 Oct 2009

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