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HERAT - Mediation cannot replace the protections provided by the laws of Afghanistan, said Herat panellists in a UN-backed televised discussion focused on improving Afghan women’s access to the country’s formal justice system…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, condemns the attack on a church in Dablo, in north-central Burkina Faso…

In addition, they stressed that the timely appointment of a new prime minister by the President of the Republic is crucial. " The Heads of Missions welcomed peaceful, credible and transparent parliamentary elections in Guinea…

TASHQORGHAN – The dangers of violent extremism and the impact of conflict on children were spotlighted in a theatre performance by students in the northern city of Tashqorghan. For the more than 300 students and teachers of…

"Being and seeming to be a journalist in Guinea Bissau" is the theme of the live lecture on the National Television of Guinea-Bissau at 6 pm, promoted by the Lusophone University. At 7:30 p.m., starts the 1st Gala of…

KABUL - 3 May is World Press Freedom Day. This is the day when we celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, defend the media and pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Media…

KANDAHAR - The p rotection of civilians is the obligation of all parties to the conflict, stressed panelists at a UN-backed televised discussion in southern province of Kandahar. They made an emotional appeal for the conflict…

​ KABUL - In the run up to World Press Freedom Day 2019, the UN in Afghanistan underscores the critical role performed by a free press. The UN backs the fundamental principles of press freedom, as well as the fight to defend…

12 civil society organizations, including the Guinean Human Rights League and Tiniguena, which have coordinated the works. The idea of ​​setting up the network came from the group of organizations that have been following up…

The UN Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) paid tribute to the Egyptian peacekeeper Sargent Sabry Mohamed Ahmed Hussein who was killed when his convoy was hit by a landmine on April 20, in the region of Mopti. In a solemn ceremony held…