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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.
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.
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
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.
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
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