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Robert Watkins, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan

Senior UN envoy appeals for end to brutal attacks in Afghanistan

30 September 2009
A senior United Nations official in Afghanistan has appealed for an end to brutal attacks such as the one that killed a large number of civilians in Kandahar province, the fourth incident of its kind in as many weeks to claim innocent lives.
Kai Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan

Coming weeks critical for Afghanistan’s future, top UN envoy says

29 September 2009
The next several weeks will be critical for the future of Afghanistan, which is awaiting the final outcome of last month’s presidential election and the formation of a new government, the top United Nations envoy to the country said today.
Foreign Minister Rangin Dâdfar Spantâ of Afghanistan

Afghanistan, at UN, calls for revitalizing relations with international community

28 September 2009
Afghan Foreign Minister Rangin Dadfar Spanta today called for revitalizing the sense of partnership and cooperation between Afghanistan and the international community, and said that despite irregularities the recent elections were a success.
Lawrence Cannon, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada

Time for Afghan leaders to advance on several fronts, Canada tells UN debate

26 September 2009
Afghanistan’s political leaders need to step up and make progress on multiple fronts, from good governance to economic growth to regional cooperation, to ensure the country is on the path to self-sufficiency after decades of war and misrule, Canada’s Foreign Minister told the General Assembly tonight.
Voting in the 20 August, 2009 elections in Afghanistan (file photo)

Vital for Afghan election results to be certified and accepted by all, says Ban

25 September 2009
As Afghanistan and its international partners continue to await the final results of last month’s elections, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stressed the importance of ensuring that the outcome reflects the will of the people.
A woman casts her vote in the presidential and provincial council elections in Balkh province

UN welcomes deal paving way for certification of Afghan poll results

21 September 2009
Welcoming today's announcement on an agreement to resolve issues before certifying the presidential elections results in Afghanistan, the top United Nations envoy to the country stressed that the South Asian nation's people must be informed of the poll's outcome as soon as possible.

Ban welcomes proposal for international conference on Afghanistan

17 September 2009
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed a joint proposal to hold a United Nations-led international conference on Afghanistan as he expressed concern about the country’s ongoing instability and insecurity despite large-scale assistance since the fall of the Taliban in 2001.
The Peace doves are part of a campaign launched by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) [File Photo]

Doves take to the sky as UN family displays support for peace in Afghanistan

16 September 2009
The top United Nations envoy in Afghanistan today joined colleagues in releasing 21 doves ahead of the International Day of Peace, an occasion which he stressed is particularly relevant for a country which has witnessed intensifying conflict over the past year.

Interpreter’s death spotlights perils faced by journalists in Afghanistan – UN

9 September 2009
The death of an Afghan interpreter who was killed during a rescue operation to free him and New York Times journalist Stephen Farrell from Taliban captivity highlights the dangers faced by media professionals working in the country, the top United Nations envoy there said.
A woman casts her vote in the presidential and provincial council elections in Balkh province

Amid concerns of fraud, UN envoy calls for ensuring integrity of Afghan polls

8 September 2009
The top United Nations envoy to Afghanistan today called on national election authorities to ensure the integrity of last month’s presidential and provincial council elections, in light of concerns that have arisen over irregularities in voting.