25 October 2012 - On behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan I extend my greetings to all the people of Afghanistan and to all UN staff in the country as we start to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha. Download UNAMA Press Statement in English Dari Pashto
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25 October 2012 – United Nations Special Representative Ján Kubiš, travelled to Bamyan province this week, where he held discussions with the governor, civil society, students, government and other officials to hear their concerns and highlight the international community’s long-term commitment to Afghanistan.
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24 October 2012 – On the occasion of United Nations Day and on behalf of the UN in Afghanistan, I would like to reiterate the commitment of the UN family to working together with the Afghan people to achieve the ultimate objectives of peace, stability and increased prosperity. Download UNAMA Press Statement
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22 October 2012 – The role of regional countries in contributing to peace and stability in Afghanistan post-2014, the transition process and the upcoming elections were the key areas discussed during a two-day international conference in Herat jointly organized by the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) and the Delhi Policy Group (DPG).
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20 October 2012 – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns the killing of at least 18 women in Dawlatabad District, Balkh on 19 October 2012. The deaths occurred early in the morning when a civilian bus taking guests to a wedding celebration drove over a pressure plate improvised explosive device (IED) planted on a busy public road. Another 15 civilians were injured, including six children, seven women and two men. No combatant casualties were reported. Download UNAMA Press Statement | UN News Centre article
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25 October 2012 - Kabul dismisses any remarks regarding Durand line as Af-Pak official border; Washington insists on recognizing Durand Line; President Karzia's spokesman reassures holding of presidential election based on constitution; AIHRC registers record number of cases of violence against women in past month. Read archived headlines
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18 October 2012 – A senior United Nations official has said that the ongoing transition process in Afghanistan should be turned into a “great opportunity” for the country.
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18 October 2012 – United Nations agencies and their Afghan Government partners celebrated the 32nd World Food Day in Kabul yesterday by highlighting the role of cooperatives in improving food security and contributing to the eradication of hunger.
Download the World Food Day 2012 statement in English | Dari
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17 October 2012 – Over 50 Afghan political parties and civil society organizations signed a joint declaration in Kabul today, proposing key "principles for electoral reforms" ahead of the 2014 presidential elections.
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17 October 2012 – Afghanistan has registered major progress in girls’ education and “remarkable increase” in the number of primary school students in the last decade, said a United Nations report released yesterday in Paris.
Download the full report here| Report summary
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