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United Nations Secretary-General condemns attacks in Afghanistan’s Paktya and Ghazni provinces

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General condemns attacks in Afghanistan’s Paktya and Ghazni provinces which left many dead and injured. He extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.

19 Oct 2017

United Nations Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks that took place in Paktya, Ghazni and Kabul on 17 October, which resulted in more than 70 people killed and over 200 wounded, for which the Taliban has claim

18 Oct 2017

As Afghan war grinds on, a marginalized young generation raises its voice

HERAT - It is “show time” on Asia Television in Western Afghanistan as talk show guest Somaia Ramish replies to a pointed question about war and peace.

17 Oct 2017

Adaptive governance the key to thriving communities, say participants at UN event

ZABUL - The crucial role of government in working closely with local residents to address conflict as it emerges, as well as to implement development projects in coordination with local communities, is critical for the success of Zabul, said participants at a UN-backed event in t

15 Oct 2017

Civilian casualties remain near record high levels in Afghanistan

KABUL - Civilian deaths and injuries in Afghanistan remained near record high levels in the first nine months of the year, largely as a result of ground engagements, new data from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) indicates.

12 Oct 2017

Media’s role in protecting human rights spotlighted in UN-backed radio series

KANDAHAR - An ongoing UN-backed radio series in southern Afghanistan is underscoring the importance of media freedom and access to information as essential tools that can help foster peace and uphold human rights.

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