Source: UN News Service Country: Afghanistan 21 May 2012 – While re-affirming the continued engagement of the United Nations in Afghanistan, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged the country’s international partners to remain committed to supporting the Central Asian nation even as they pull out their troops.Read Full Article ...
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