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9 August 2009 - The top United Nations envoy in Afghanistan said today that he was concerned that the insecurity around the country will affect the turn-out of voters for the 20 August presidential and provincial council elections.
KABUL - The top United Nations envoy in Afghanistan said today that he was concerned that the insecurity around the country will affect the turn-out of voters for the 20 August presidential and provincial council elections.
KABUL - A total of 30 out of 41 presidential candidates participated in pre-election television roundtables conducted by the Media Commission between 29 July and 6 August.
7 August 2009 - While much of the current international attention is on the upcoming elections in Afghanistan, there are a number of humanitarian issues still facing the country, a senior United Nations official stressed today, adding that lack of access is a major impediment to aid efforts.
6 August 2009 - The last three months have been very busy for Mastali Niazi as he tries to meet hundreds of people and educate them about the elections.
KABUL - The last three months have been very busy for Mastali Niazi as he tries to meet hundreds of people and educate them about the elections.
KABUL - Afghanistan has won a gold medal at the First Asian Martial Arts Games in Thailand.
Nissar Ahmad Bahawi, 24, won the gold in Taekwondo today in Bangkok.
KABUL - A 14-year-old schoolgirl from Kandahar has been named one of the winners of WFP’s 2009 Children's Art Competition.
KABUL - The top United Nations official in Afghanistan today condemned violent attacks on presidential hopefuls ahead of this month's national and provincial elections, urging all parties to concentrate on the political debate.