Afghan

Afghan transition moving forward but facing numerous challenges – UN envoy

Afghanistan is moving forward in the transition to greater ownership and responsibility for its affairs but faces a number of challenges, including generating a perception of greater security for ordinary citizens and addressing human development needs, the United Nations envoy to the Central Asian nation said today.

Afghan development needs must be focus of global assistance efforts – UN official

A top United Nations humanitarian official today stressed the need to keep global attention focused on Afghan human development needs, as part of the wider international engagement with and support for the country.

UN food agency launches nutrition initiative for millions of Afghans

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced the launch of a new aid partnership targeting millions of Afghans with more nutritious foods, as part of ongoing efforts to improve the level of vitamin and mineral deficiency in the Central Asian country.