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Staffan de Mistura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan

UN stresses civilian protection after latest incident in Afghanistan

27 July 2010
The United Nations today underscored the need for all parties to the conflict in Afghanistan to ensure the protection of civilians, following reports of a large number of civilian deaths and injuries during a recent incident in the southern province of Helmand.

UN agencies provide aid to flood victims in eastern Afghanistan

26 July 2010
United Nations humanitarian agencies are providing aid to residents of eastern Afghanistan, where floods this week have killed at least one person and caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.
Security Council President Amb. U. Joy Ogwu of Nigeria

Security Council voices support for Afghan-led transition to stability

23 July 2010
The Security Council today welcomed the commitments made this week by the Afghan Government towards greater security, improved governance and tackling corruption, and called on the international community to support the country’s efforts.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom

Afghanistan and Middle East top Ban’s talks with UK leader

22 July 2010
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met yesterday evening with the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, with Afghanistan, the situation in the Middle East and climate change among the topics discussed during David Cameron’s first visit to United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict

UN advocate welcomes formation of committee to protect Afghan children in conflict

22 July 2010
The United Nations advocate for children during periods of armed conflict today welcomed the Afghan Government’s establishment of a committee to tackle and respond to grave violations against children in the war-wracked country.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) addresses Kabul conference. President Hamid Karzai (centre) listens

In Kabul, Ban urges full support for Afghan peace and development efforts

20 July 2010
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced support for the priorities laid out by the Afghan Government to advance peace and development and called on the country’s men and women to rally around these efforts, as he opened a major international conference in the capital, Kabul.
On 20 July 2010, the Government of Afghanistan will host the Kabul Conference

UN chief to appeal for Afghan unity at major international conference

19 July 2010
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is headed to Kabul for a major international gathering on Tuesday at which he will call on Afghans to unite in the interest of peace and development in their country.
Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB) meeting in Kabul

Afghanistan presents national priorities to UN and international partners

8 July 2010
The United Nations today welcomed the priority programmes laid out by the Afghan Government in such areas as governance, development, and peace and security ahead of a major international conference to be held in the country later this month.