It is absolutely clear that Afghanistan continues to need the support of the international community, according to the Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in the country (UNAMA).

Nicholas Haysom was briefing the UN Security Council on Monday on the situation in Afghanistan, which is working to restore stability after years of foreign military occupation and civil wars.

On Saturday, 16 civilians, mostly women and children, were killed when a bus hit an improvised explosive device.

Stephanie Coutrix reports.

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