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KANDAHAR - The active participation of all Afghans in the upcoming elections is essential for creating a more stable, inclusive and peaceful country, said participants gathered at a UN-backed event in the southern province of…

KABUL - The international community and the National Unity Government held the 21st Joint Coordination Monitoring Board Meeting (JCMB) at the Presidential Palace on 18 July to discuss progress, challenges and the way forward…

KABUL - Advocacy and action are urgently needed to protect women and to improve their access to justice, stressed Afghan civil society and government leaders gathered today at a UN-backed conference in Kabul. The discussion…

Brussels – Speaking at the first day of the Somalia Partnership Forum in Brussels today, two senior United Nations officials commended the country’s government for its efforts in various areas – such as political reform…

KABUL - Latest figures released today by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) show continuing record high casualty rates being inflicted on the Afghan civilian population by the warring parties. Covering the…

HERAT - The link between public trust and citizens’ participation in democratic and electoral processes was the focus of a series of television roundtables in the western province of Herat. During a UN-backed discussion on…

ZABUL - Media freedom and the role the media plays in fostering peace, promoting human rights and accountability was the focus of a recent UN-backed radio series in southern Afghanistan. During two radio discussions in Zabul…

The course aimed to enhance the understanding and application of electoral laws and the individual voter’s right to vote by law enforcement agencies designated with the responsibility of maintaining law and order to ensure…

KABUL - Determined to improve women's participation in democratic processes, women’s groups in Kabul and Kandahar provinces are leading advocacy efforts and enlisting support from their local communities. Working with the…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed for calm and restraint in the Mopti region of central Mali, where over 20 people are reported to have been killed in intercommunal clashes over the weekend. In a…