Afghanistan needs continued global support during critical transition period – UN

18 June 2010 – While the overall security situation has not improved in recent months, Afghanistan has witnessed a number of positive developments, according to a new United Nations report, which urges continued international support for what is a critical period for the country.

“Despite rocket fire and thwarted suicide attacks during the opening session, the jirga proceeded undeterred,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon writes in his latest report to the Security Council.

The Government is now preparing for the international conference to be held in Kabul on 20 July – where it is expected to present an Afghan-led plan for improving development, governance and security – as well as for the parliamentary elections scheduled for 18 September.

The conference, which the UN has been requested to co-chair, is a follow-up to the London Conference held in January, during which the Government and its international partners jointly endorsed a strategy of transition to greater Afghan responsibility for the affairs of the country. .... - Afghanistan needs continued global support during critical transition period – UN

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