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UNAMA wants 'cleaner' Afghan runoff
UNAMA wants 'cleaner' Afghan runoff
KABUL, Afghanistan, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- U.N. officials spoke with Afghan election monitors Monday to discuss the steps needed to make sure the Nov. 7 runoff election was a "cleaner" contest.
U.N. praises Afghan election efforts
KABUL, Afghanistan, July 28 (UPI) -- Afghanistan deserves praise for its ability to stay on task for the August elections as the campaign season enters full swing, U.N. officials say.
Preparations started for Afghan elections
KABAL, Afghanistan, July 20 (UPI) -- Preparations are under way for August elections in Afghanistan, including ensuring enough security, the biggest challenge, the United Nations said Monday.
New Afghan rules bar military aid-giving
KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- The United Nations says NATO forces in Afghanistan have agreed to new guidelines meant to stop the blurring of distinctions between soldiers and aid workers.
Diplomats expelled from Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Afghanistan formally expelled a senior U.N. official and the acting head of the European Union's mission there for allegedly meeting with Taliban militants.
EU, UN officials expelled from Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 25 (UPI) -- The Afghan government reportedly has expelled two international officials who have been holding meetings with various tribes in the country.

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“ The Afghan people want elections, they want to vote and we will provide every support to the government and the Independent Election Commission to ensure (Afghans) have their say in the future of this country, ”
Iraq's former trade minister in court on corruption charges; ISAF examines civilian casualties
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“ It will be vital for the investigation team to look at exactly what tactics have been used and the impact they have had on the civilians, ”
U.N., Kabul concern mounts over civilian casualties; Jihadi corridors open in Syria
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“ Whoever caused the loss of these lives must be held accountable, ”
U.N., Kabul concern mounts over civilian casualties; Jihadi corridors open in Syria
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“ There will be no let up on behalf of the international community in underlining the importance of security over the coming weeks so every Afghan who has the constitutional and democratic right to vote is provided with that opportunity on polling day, ”
Preparations started for Afghan elections
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“ We are aware that the Taliban have claimed responsibility for this attack, ”
McChrystal praises Afghan forces
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