30 July 2012- Security Council today called on all political actors and civil society in Guinea-Bissau to engage in a consensual, inclusive and nationally-owned process to restore constitutional order in the country.In a…

Mogadishu, 31 July 2012 – Today is day 6 of the National Constituent Assembly and the anticipation and excitement of tomorrow's voting day is evident. The transition in Somalia is coming to an end. A new, more representative…

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries to follow through with the Olympic Truce, and highlighted the role of sport in promoting peace, dialogue and development. UN News Center “If people and nations can set aside…

Bujumbura, 27 July 2012 – The United Nations Office in Burundi (BNUB) on Tuesday 24 July 2012 learned that Faustin Ndikumana, president of the NGO Parole et Actions pour le Réveil des Consciences et l'Evolution des Mentalités…

KANDAHAR - Five prison blocks that are reserved for juveniles were inaugurated at the Kandahar central prison. The blocks were opened yesterday by Kandahar's Deputy Governor, Abdul Qayoum Patyal. “The new blocks for the…

PAKTYA - The Ministry of Agriculture began distributing wheat to vulnerable families in Gardez. According to Khuram Din Mayar, the financial and and administrative director for the governor’s office, said that nearly 3500…

PAKTYA - 17 anti-government forces from various districts of Paktika province who were involved in subversive activities joined the government backed peace and reconciliation process, said provincial officials. A statement…

KANDAHAR - Security forces in Kandahar seized about 4,000 Kg of ammonium nitrate. The ingredients for explosives were found at a home in the village of Mizra Mohammad Khan village. Security forces found the material after…

KANDAHAR - A charity organization has started distributing assistance to around 2500 needy families in Kandahar city, Dand, Daman, Arghandab and Panjwai districts. The Deputy of the charity organization, Mr Fazal Rahman, says…

Later today, when he faces a Hungarian athlete in the Judo competition, Ajmal Faizzada, 25, will become the first Afghan athlete to compete in the 2012 London Olympics. This year Afghanistan has sent six athletes to the games…

27 July 2012- Describing the divergent positions of Guinea-Bissau's international partners on the transitional process emerging in the country following the 12 April military coup d'état, the Secretary-General's Special…

The United Nations has been monitoring the events unfolding in Khorog since 24 July, when the Government of Tajikistan launched a special operation in Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast. The UN regrets loss of life and…