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KABUL - All sides in the Afghan conflict must do more to protect and respect the civilian population, said Afghans from different walks of life at a series of UN-backed forums taking place around the country. For the fourth…

A waste recycling project, dubbed Waste to Wealth was concluded today in Monrovia. Green Cities Inc. implemented the project with support from the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) Quick Impact Project.

Hargesia – The head of United Nations humanitarian efforts in Somalia today underlined the importance of improving communities’ resilience to better withstand the effects of recurring droughts, such as famines. “After a year…

KANDAHAR - Discussing the challenges faced by women in the southern region of the country, a group of women singled out education as a priority need. In an open forum with the Kandahar regional office of the United Nations…

“This briefing is taking place against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving political situation in Guinea-Bissau”, SRSG Touré said explaining that in recent weeks, a series of key events have occurred with important…

The Report presents the latest developments in the political, security, human rights, socio-economic and humanitarian aspects in Guinea-Bissau is presented at a time when the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…

SUROBI – Community members from two tribes locked in a longstanding conflict in the Uzbin valley of central Afghanistan came together recently to resolve their differences. Led by Kabul Provincial Governor, Mohammad Yacoub…

Mogadishu – The issue of fostering peace and national reconciliation in Somalia was the topic of discussion today at a gathering of renowned local and international experts, researchers and academics in the capital, Mogadishu…

HERAT – Participants at a UN-backed radio programme underscored the need for women’s full participation at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life. During a discussion on Mozhda radio in the…

JALALABAD - Civilians must be protected from attacks and the impact of conflict by warring parties stressed participants at a UN-backed television roundtable in the eastern province of Nangarhar. In a televised discussion…