News from our Missions
The Message of the UN Secretary-General The pursuit of happiness lies at the core of human endeavours. People around the world aspire to lead happy and fulfilling lives free from fear and want, and in harmony with nature. Yet…
URUZGN - During the Uruzgan Governor’s visit to Khas Uruzgan, the Sia Baghal residents of the district expressed their support to the government but demanded more development projects in the area. “We fully support the…
KANDAHAR - Following an assessment made by Judiciary and Justice Department officials from Kabul, 40 prisoners, including two women, were released from Kandahar main prison recently. According to the head of the visiting…
Please find the unofficial English translation of the copy of the officially signed and stamped Somali version of the Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia. [Provisional Constitution] [Somali Version]
Mogadishu, 18 March 2013 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Dr. Augustine P. Mahiga, is shocked and saddened by today's car bombing which occurred near Villa Somalia in the vicinity of the…
18 March 2012 - A UN Technical Assessment Mission (TAM), arrived in Guinea-Bissau over the weekend (16-17 March). The Mission will hold meetings with representatives of the United Nations system, national stakeholders…
The Second Communiqué of the Kampala Process: A draft Somali Maritime Strategy
KHOST - Tribal elders in Afghanistan’s south-eastern Khost province pledged on Saturday said that they would not only participate in the upcoming elections but would also assist the government in ensuring security. Speaking…
KANDAHAR - Following an assessment made by Judiciary and Justice Department officials from Kabul, 40 prisoners, including two women, were released from Kandahar main prison recently. According to the head of the visiting…
KABUL - The negative impact of child marriage will be highlighted in a new United Nations-produced animated film, with the aim of raising awareness of the issue amongst Afghan communities. 'Teacher Malalai’s Adventures…
KABUL - Afghanistan registered South Asia’s fastest growth in a range of measures of human development over the past dozen years, according to a recently-published United Nations flagship report. The UN Development Programme…