Afghanistan

Afghans

Afghanistan: More than half million refugees return so far this year - UN

30 July 2004
More than half a million Afghans have gone home from Iran and Pakistan so far this year, bringing the number of returnees since 2002 to over 3 million out of the 4.6 million estimated to have fled decades of war and violence in their homeland, the UN refugee agency reported today.

2 killed in blast at voter registration site in Afghanistan, UN envoy ‘outraged’

28 July 2004
Two people at a voter registration site in eastern Afghanistan were killed in a bomb blast today, prompting the top United Nations envoy in the country to voice his anger at the attack.

Afghans living in Iran and Pakistan will be able to vote in elections - UN mission

20 July 2004
Afghans still living in Iran and Pakistan will be able to vote in Afghanistan's upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, the United Nations Assistance Mission to the country (UNAMA) announced today.

New report finds political intimidation in parts of Afghanistan – UN

18 July 2004
The level of political freedom Afghans are able to exercise varies widely across their country, with some areas marred by intimidation, the just-released findings of a study by the United Nations and the Government say.
Council President Amb. Motoc

Security Council calls for speedier disarmament of ex-fighters in Afghanistan

15 July 2004
The United Nations Security Council today called on Afghanistan's authorities to accelerate the disarmament of ex-combatants, strengthen the country's army and police and do more to cut opium production ahead of the scheduled presidential and parliamentary elections.
Jean Arnault

UN envoy warns Afghanistan still faces major challenges in holding elections

12 July 2004
The top United Nations envoy for Afghanistan has warned that the country still faces enormous organizational challenges if it is to successfully hold national and local parliamentary elections that have been delayed until next April.
Jean Arnault

UN envoy condemns killing of female electoral worker in Afghanistan

8 July 2004
The senior United Nations envoy for Afghanistan today voiced his distress and concern after learning of the murder of another female electoral worker in the country's east.

Afghan election date must be set soon if poll is to take place in September - UN

1 July 2004
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said today a specific date for elections would have to be set very soon if they are to take place in September as scheduled.