News from our Missions
27 March 2010 - The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Afghanistan has just conducted a series of environmental journalism workshops in the country “to facilitate initiatives to raise the capacity of journalists…
On the eve of the Arab League Summit in Libya, the United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, today said that he was pleased with the momentum of the events taking place related to advancing the…
KABUL - Based on the United Nations system’s unique role and breadth of expertise, the UN framework in support of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy focuses on three priority areas: governance, peace and stability…
25 March 2010 - Download UNAMA's review of the week in stories and photos. UNAMA NEWS - UNAMA PHOTOS
KABUL - Transcript of press conference in Kabul by Norah Niland, Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Afghanistan. Full report: English - Dari - Pashto OHCHR (NORAH NILAND): The annual report of the…
25 March 2010 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Staffan de Mistura, met today with the visiting Hezb-e-Islami delegation, in accordance with UNAMA's renewed mandate and in consultation…
KABUL - Press conference in Kabul by Norah Niland, Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Afghanistan. Full report: English - Dari - Pashto UNAMA Radio: OHCHR (NORAH NILAND): The annual report of the…
KABUL - The United Nations human rights office in Afghanistan today called for the repeal of a controversial amnesty law in the Asian country, saying that it green-lights impunity for serious crimes and continued rights…
24 March 2010 - UNIOGBIS and Guinea-Bissau Government today signed an agreement for the construction of a model police station in 'Bairro Militar', one of the capital's most populated neighborhood, within the establishment of…
KABUL - The United Nations Refugee agency says Afghan nationals now comprise the largest group of foreigners seeking asylum in developed nations. Read the UNHCR report.
KABUL - The United Nations will select two international experts to serve in Afghanistan’s election complaints commission ahead of legislative polls scheduled in September, the newly-appointed head of the UN mission in the…