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On 30 November 2013, medics from the PakMed Level II Hospital joined other partners and stakeholders including the William V S Tubman University at a Health Fair in Harper to provide locals with free medical care.Under the…

KABUL - The top United Nations official in Afghanistan today called for better coordination and cooperation between Afghanistan’s independent electoral bodies — the Independent Election Commission (IEC) and the Independent…

NANGARHAR - At a United Nations supported conference, Ulema (religious scholars) from eastern region of Afghanistan today vowed to work for peace and raise awareness among the Afghan people of the importance of the upcoming…

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.In an…

Demeh Town in Bomi County is home to Bai Tamia Moore, a well-known Liberian writer who is no more with us. According to proud residents, tourists come to Demeh Town from all over the world to see his final resting place. On…

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…

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.“In 2014, I appeal to donors to maintain a similar level of…

With the delivery of healthcare still very minimal in much of Liberia, falling sick could often spell a close shave with death. Perhaps no one knows this better than Sarath Kumar. The 63-year old diabetic, an Indian fisherman…

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…

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…