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Japan donates US$ 281 million to UN to fund projects

KABUL - Japan gave US$ 281 million in aid today to the United Nations funds in Afghanistan. The announcement was made at a signing ceremony that took place at the Serena Hotel in Kabul.

28 Feb 2013

Afghanistan Attorney-General’s Office probes reports of torture in Kandahar detention facilities

KABUL - A delegation from the Attorney-General’s Office is currently visiting Kandahar to investigate and assess conditions of detention facilities in the province, said a press release issued by the Kandahar Governor's office yesterday.

28 Feb 2013

10,000 pink balloons to dot the Afghan capital for ‘oneness and peace’ this spring

KABUL - To capitalize the shared humanity and to spread the message of oneness and peace, over 10,000 pink balloons will be distributed to the people of Kabul in the spring of this year.

18 Feb 2013

Afghanistan witnesses a surge in female athletes signing up for powerlifting

KABUL - Last 10 years of democratization and rebuilding efforts in Afghanistan not only provided opportunities to women folk play active role in political, social, cultural and economic domain, but also witnessed their significant progress in the field of sports.

18 Feb 2013

Afghans join global chorus calling for an end to violence against women and girls

KABUL - Hundreds of Afghan women and men joined a global campaign to eliminate violence against women, by taking to the streets of the capital, Kabul, among other provinces, last week.

17 Feb 2013

Afghanistan marks the first World Radio Day

KABUL - The World Radio Day was celebrated throughout Afghanistan with speeches, discussion and special radio programmes on 13 February. In the capital, Kabul, the event was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Information and Culture.

16 Feb 2013

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