Press Releases
- 26 Feb 2010 - KABUL - The largest military offensive since 2002 is now underway in the Helmand province in Afghanistan. At the same time, a consensus is emerging that the conflict in this country can ultimately not be solved by military means. I have consistently advocated the need to...
- 22 Feb 2010 - KABUL - I am deeply saddened at the reports of the terrible loss of civilian life on Sunday in southern Afghanistan. According to government figures, at least 27 civilians, including women and children, were killed and numerous others wounded during aerial operations of the...
- 21 Feb 2010 - KABUL - The Government of Italy and UNESCO agree on a new project entitled “Development of (ERTV) for audio-visual support to teacher training in Afghanistan” to further capacity development of the Educational Radio and Television of Afghanistan ERTV. The signing ceremony of...
- 21 Feb 2010 - KABUL - Today the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Afghanistan, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Government of Afghanistan officially presented the 2010 Humanitarian Action Plan (HAP) in Kabul....
- 20 Feb 2010 - ISTANBUL - We had a successful London Conference last week – more so than was expected in light of the very limited time for preparations. It marked the opening of a new phase in our relationship; a transition to greater Afghan responsibilities, which is what the Afghan...