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KABUL - Nowruz is a very important moment of festivity that has been celebrated for 2,500 years.
And it is a sign of hope for peace which Afghans need.
We hope that this year will bring peace and also progress.
NEW YORK - The General Assembly’s decision this year to recognize the International Day of Nowruz is evidence of a growing global awareness of the holiday’s significance not only in the regions where it is celebrated but around the world.
20 March 2010 - The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon's Message on the International Day of Nowruz, the first time the Day has been recognized by the UN General Assembly.
KABUL - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Staffan de Mistura, issues a Message for the Afghan New Year.
Nowruz is a very important moment of festivity that has been celebrated for 2,500 years.
18 March 2010 - Download UNAMA's review of the week in stories and photos.
KABUL - “The country is so rich – put a shovel anywhere and you will come back with something!”
“The country” is, of course, none other than Afghanistan – the crossroads for marauding conquerors from surrounding civilizations since time immemorial.