NEW YORK - The following Security Council press statement on Afghanistan was read out today by Council President U. Joy Ogwu ( Nigeria): The members of the Security Council heard a briefing from the Secretary-General on his…
New York, 22 July 2010 - “The inauguration this week of a steering committee established to address and respond to grave violations against children in armed conflict affirms the Afghan Government’s commitment to protect…
22 July 2010 - The Security Council today voiced concern at the current security situation and threats to constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau, and stressed the need for the Government and people of the West African nation…
22 July 2010 - The United Nations and Canada today inaugurated in Bissau a police training center aimed at reinforcing Guinea-Bissau law enforcement institutions to tackle issues of administration of justice and combat…
22 July 2010 - Ten fresh contemporary Afghan artists, including a photographer who trained at the United Nations mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), are displaying their works in Kabul this month as part of an annual programme…
22 July 2010 - Hamesha Bahar 90.7FM or “Spring Forever” is on the air in Afghanistan’s eastern regional hub of Jalalabad. In a city which already has eight FM stations for 300,000 residents, the newly launched Hamesha Bahar…
21 July 2010 - Afghan authorities, United Nations agencies and partners in the eastern Nangarhar Province are coordinating assistance for more than 100 people affected this morning by flash flooding caused by heavy rains. The…
21 July 2010 - Officials in southeastern Afghanistan, “shuras” or tribal elders, nomads known as Kuchis and civil society representatives have met to learn about strategic planning and budgeting with the aim of preparing a…
21 July 2010 - Afghan youth peace volunteer groups illuminated the site of the renowned Bamyan Buddhas with the word “Sulh,” which means peace in Dari, to send a message of peace to the world on the occasion of Kabul…