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KABUL - Below is the near-verbatim transcript of a press conference by the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Jan Eliasson, just before wrapping up his visit to Afghanistan.
KABUL - The Government of Pakistan has agreed not to expel Afghan refugees who had permission to stay in the country until today, with the governments of both Afghanistan and Pakistan also agreeing, at a recent United Nations-backed meeting, to continue their efforts in finding s
GENEVA - The United Nations human rights chief has warned that recent appointments to Afghanistan's top human rights body compromise its independence and effectiveness and undermine its high standing with the public and international partners, and has called on the Afghan Governm
KABUL - Local and international officials and experts highlighted the importance of protecting Afghanistan’s rich cultural heritage for peace-building in the conflict-affected country, at a United Nations-supported conference in the capital, Kabul, on Wednesday.
NEW YORK - Marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture today, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the world body’s Member States to step up efforts to assist all those who have suffered from torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treat
KABUL - National and international police officials and experts today exchanged knowledge on community policing in Afghanistan, including on ways to build trust and confidence between police and local communities, at a United Nations-supported conference on Police-e-Mardumi