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Remarks by Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, Michael H. Posner
I am very pleased to be back in Afghanistan. Over the last three days in Kabul and Jalalabad, I have had a series of very informative, productive meetings with government officials and with members of Afghan civil society, including religious leaders, journalists, lawyers, and human rights activists, including brave defenders of women's rights.
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U.S. Ambassador James B. Cunningham Highlights Women’s Education at American University of Afghanistan Convocation Ceremony
On January 31, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham, along with USAID Mission Director Ken Yamashita, joined the President of the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) and other guests in a convocation ceremony celebrating the beginning of the semester of classes.
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Remarks by President Obama and President Karzai of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Joint Press Conference
It is my pleasure to welcome President Karzai back to the White House, as well as his delegation. We last saw each other during the NATO Summit, in my hometown of Chicago -- a city that reflects the friendship between our peoples, including many Afghan-Americans, as well as the Karzai family.
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AUAF Students Express Their Appreciation
Scholarship recipients explain how much this opportunity means to them.
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Musicians Rock the Embassy
Amb Kaidanow hosts a tribute concert featuring Afghan and Embassy bands.
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Amb. Marc Grossman and High Peace Council Chairman Salahuddin Rabbani met in Washington
Amb. Marc Grossman and High Peace Council Chairman Salahuddin Rabbani met in Washington on November 28 to discuss efforts to advance an Afghan-led peace process.
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Amb. Cunningham visits Helmand Province
British Deputy Amb. Nic Hailey, Head of the Afghanistan High Peace Council, Helmand Provincial Governor, and U.S. Amb. Cunningham meet in Helmand Province