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Tom Koenigs

In farewell remarks, top UN envoy expresses hope, concern for Afghanistan

30 December 2007
Tom Koenigs, the outgoing Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan, today voiced both hope for the strife-torn nation which is moving forward, but expressed concern for the country's security situation.
WFP convoy

Ongoing insecurity hampering humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan – UN

17 December 2007
Having to operate under tighter security restrictions has curtailed the efforts of United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in delivering vital humanitarian aid to thousands of Afghans in preparation for winter, the world body’s mission in the country said today.
Afghanistan's rugged landscape

Killing of Afghan aid worker sparks outrage from UN agency chief

6 December 2007
The head of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has spoken out against the killing of a humanitarian worker in southern Afghanistan, gunned down while delivering vital food aid in one of the most dangerous parts of the violence-ridden nation.

Afghanistan: UN mission to boost dialogue with former insurgents, envoy says

3 December 2007
The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said today it intends to continue reaching out to a number of groups previously involved in the insurgency that are now seeking to end the violence and participate in rebuilding the fledgling democracy.