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Special Representative Ján Kubiš.
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Afghanistan: UN mission condemns deadly attack resulting in civilian deaths

28 October 2013
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has condemned yesterday’s attack in the south-eastern province of Ghazni that killed 19 civilians travelling on a mini bus.
International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)in Kandahar City, Afghanistan in June 2010.
ISAF/PAO/Matthew Chlosta

Ahead of 2014 draw down, Security Council extends assistance force in Afghanistan

10 October 2013
The United Nations Security Council today extended the authorization of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) until the end of 2014, when it is expected that the force will draw down and the Government of Afghanistan will assume full responsibility for security throughout the country.
Special Representative for Afghanistan Ján Kubiš (centre) briefs a news conference in Kabul.
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Afghanistan: preparations for elections ‘creating a more positive environment,’ says UN official

3 October 2013
The most senior United Nations official in Afghanistan said today the quality of preparations for next year’s elections is leading to a more positive environment about the country’s prospects after the 2014 transition.