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UN in Afghanistan
Video interview with the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General, Ambassador Chris Alexander
Ambassador Alexander talks about the United Nation's and international community's priorities in Afghanistan, including building up the Afghan police, speeding up reconstruction and development, tackling the drugs industry and corruption.
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| In media reports on Afghanistan, it is often difficult to tell where the UN leaves off and NATO begins. Can you tell us what the UN does in Afghanistan? |
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| You briefed the North Atlantic Council this afternoon. Can you tell us what your message was to them? |
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| There have been criticisms in the media recently about the pace of development of the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police. How would you respond to these criticisms? |
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| There have also been criticisms about the pace of “reconstruction and development” in Afghanistan. What exactly does this term mean, and what conditions have to exist for it to take place? |
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| The issues of counter-narcotics and corruption have been recurrent in recent media reports. How is the UN tackling these problems? What progress has been made? |
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| There has been public debate in some countries about the international community’s role in Afghanistan. What would be your message to them? |
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| Has the international community, though the United Nations, been involved in promoting a peace and reconciliation process with the Taliban? |
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