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New York, Jun 13 (JEN): As the Afghan people head toward a historic run-off presidential election that will culminate the country’s first-ever democratic transfer of power, the top United Nations official there is encouraging them to actively participate in the polls, deliver the necessary change and help build a better future for their long-troubled nation. more
UN calls for improved polling process in Afghanistan

New York, Jun 11 (JEN): As Afghans prepare to vote in the presidential run-off, senior United Nations officials in the country are calling on key stakeholders to improve the electoral proces ...

Afghanistan: UN welcomes preliminary results of provincial polls

New York, May 21 (JEN): The top United Nations official in Afghanistan on Tuesday welcomed the release of preliminary results in the country’s provincial council election and lauded the †...

Afghanistan: UN urges support for vulnerable communities

New York, May 7 (JEN): In the wake of last week’s massive landslide in north-eastern Afghanistan, a senior United Nations relief official on Tuesday voiced deep concern about the impact of ...

Afghanistan: UN condemns suicide attack in Panjshir province

New York, May 3 (JEN): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has strongly condemned the suicide car bombing which took place on Thursday in the central eastern provinc ...

UN supports rescue effort after landslides hit Afghanistan

New York, May 3 (JEN): Landslides triggered by heavy rains crashed into an area of north-eastern Afghanistan on Friday, killing at least 350 people and causing widespread damage to homes and ...

Afghanistan: UN condemns deadly attack on Kabul hospital

New York, Apr 26 (JEN): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has condemned the killing of three civilians by a gunman on Thursday at a private hospital in Kabul.