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Fighting TB in the west with support from the UN health agency and donors

21 August 2010 - With her face covered by a burka, 18-year-old Shukria walks every day to the Herat provincial Tuberculosis (TB) centre to take four different medicines in front of a health care worker.

20 Aug 2010

UN urges renewed support for relief workers on World Humanitarian Day

19 August 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marked World Humanitarian Day today by leading a chorus of United Nations officials in lauding aid workers – including some who have paid with their lives – for their tireless efforts to help those who have lived through wars, catastrophes and other

20 Aug 2010

UN anti-crime agency helps Afghanistan combat corruption

20 August 2010 - The United Nations anti-crime agency is helping to bolster the justice system in Afghanistan, where reconstruction and development are hampered by corruption and poor governance.

20 Aug 2010

Northern region: Afghan groups review plans for polls

KUNDUZ - Less than a month before the scheduled parliamentary elections, Afghan electoral and human rights groups met with United Nations officials in the northeast province of Kunduz this week to share information about electoral preparations.

20 Aug 2010

UNAMA's review of the week - photos and stories

19 August 2010 - Download UNAMA's review of the week in stories and photos.

19 Aug 2010

Afghanistan celebrates Jeshn or Independence Day

19 August 2010 - Afghan nationals are marking 91 years of independence today. Low-key celebrations are planned throughout the country as the holiday comes amid the holy month of Ramadan.

19 Aug 2010

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