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Alarm at worsening human rights situation in Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights says the escalation of the conflict in Afghanistan has had a “significant impact on civilians.”

05 Mar 2009

UN envoy welcomes August election, says national consensus, transparency needed

KABUL - I welcome today’s statement by the Independent Election Commission reaffirming 20 August as the date of Afghanistan’s 2009 presidential and provincial council elections.

04 Mar 2009

Peace with Justice for the Women of Afghanistan

KABUL - The situation for women in Afghanistan is v

04 Mar 2009

Mine clearing progresses in Afghanistan, but funding shortage looms – UN official

KABUL - More than 82,000 anti-personnel mines were cleared in Afghanistan in 2008, but the funding needed to meet the 2013 demining completion goal – around $500 million – is threatened by the world economic situation, a senior United Nations official said today.

12 Jan 2009