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KABUL - Afghan parliamentarians and political party leaders, who met in Kabul today to discuss the challenges faced by the Afghan parliament, stressed transparency in the elections process for strengthening democracy and…

23 August 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in Guinea-Bissau and Head of UNIOGBIS, today in Bissau, faced journalists from national and international media. The press conference mainly focused…

Residents of Dixville Township, Montserrado County, now have their first police depot since the township was established many years ago. Prior to construction of the depot, Dixville residents and local authorities experienced…

The occasion marked a “unique” moment in efforts to achieve long term food security for the border communities of the two countries, said FAO Liberia Country Representative Jean Alexandre Scaglia. It created “synergies to…

Bamyan women leaders issued a resolution today highlighting the deteriorating security situation in Bamyan that negatively impacts on women’s participation in decision-making and political processes. The Advocacy Group…

16 August 2012- UNIOGBIS Gender Unit and Political Section conclude today a needs assessment and cycle of training on women's political participation. The training targeted a total of 30 participants from political…

KABUL - On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and on behalf of United Nations family in Afghanistan I send you warmest greetings and wish you happy celebrations on this important religious occasion. Download the PDF in English -…

Nangarhar - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in the eastern and southern regions presented its recent mid-year report "Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict" in Afghanistan. At a press…

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan strongly condemns the spate of attacks around Afghanistan yesterday that killed and injured over 200 civilians. In particular, a series of separate suicide attacks…

The National Police Training Academy (NPTA) in Paynesville, on the outskirts of Monrovia, now has newly constructed male and female dormitories, additional classrooms, a rehabilitated kitchen and dining hall, all thanks to…