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KABUL - The United Nations political chief has said that inclusion and integrity of the upcoming Presidential and Provincial Council elections, slated for 5 April, go hand-in-hand to build credibility of the Afghan vote.
KABUL - Media rights groups in Afghanistan have called for greater protection of female radio workers, whose number was rising until a few years ago before mounting threats against them forced many of them to give up their jobs.
KABUL - The humanitarian community in Afghanistan launched an appeal to donors today for $406 million required to meet “the most acute” humanitarian needs in 2014.
KABUL - The Government of Afghanistan launched today its National Policy on Internally Displaced Persons with the aim to set out a “comprehensive, effective and realistic” framework to address the issue of displacement in Afghanistan.
KABUL - A United Nations-backed high-level anti-corruption body has identified “illegal practices and weak processes” for the appointment and training of prosecutors in Afghanistan, which contribute to the lack of prosecution for corruption and general impunity.
KABUL - Reversing a decline in civilian casualties recorded in 2012, the number of civilians killed or injured in Afghanistan’s armed conflict increased by 14 per cent in 2013, according to a new United Nations report released today.