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Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson.
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‘Predictable and sustained’ international support vital for Afghan transition – UN official

20 September 2013
“Predictable and sustained” international support for Afghanistan will be critical as the country proceeds with its transition, prepares to hold elections next year and international forces draw down by the end of 2014, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson said today.
Afghans celebrate their country's victory over India in the South Asian Football Federation Championship.
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Afghan pride in football victory shows way forward toward normalcy – UN envoy

19 September 2013
Citing Afghans’ “exuberant” display of national unity and pride at the war-wracked country’s victory in a regional football championship as a “welcome sign” on the gradual path to normalcy, the top United Nations envoy there today also pointed to other recent political and security gains despite major challenges.
High Commisioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay (2nd right) addresses a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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Human rights gains in Afghanistan remain fragile – UN top official

17 September 2013
A United Nations senior official today called on Afghan authorities to boost efforts to strengthen human rights in the country, noting that despite progress in recent years, they remain fragile as the nation continues its transition period.
UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
UN Women

Head of UN Women condemns intimidation, targeted killings of female Afghan officials

16 September 2013
The head of the United Nations body tasked with promoting women’s rights today condemned the intimidation and targeted killings of female Afghan officials and called for bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Aerial view of Herat, the second largest city in Afghanistan

Security Council strongly condemns Taliban attack on US consulate in Herat

13 September 2013
Strongly condemning the Taliban bombing attack against the United States Consulate in Herat, the United Nations Security Council today urged broad cooperation to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice and reiterated that “no terrorist act can reverse the path towards Afghan-led peace, democracy and stability in Afghanistan.”
Cannabis plants.
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Cannabis production rises in Afghanistan despite decline in cultivation – UN report

10 September 2013
While the total area of Afghan farmland used for cannabis cultivation fell by 17 percent in 2012, there was still an eight per cent rise in the overall production of cannabis compared to 2011, according to a report released today by the United Nations drug and crime agency and the country’s Ministry of Counter-Narcotics.