Afghan Audiences Debate UN's Role in Country with UNAMA Head

Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), stressed the world body's commitment to support Afghanistan and to back the nascent Government of National Unity, during a debate with Afghan audiences broadcast on state television. On the state broadcaster's flagship panel show, ""Open Jirga"", Mr. Haysom highlighted the UN's backing to Afghanistan, responding to questions from a studio audience brought together from across the country's 34 regions.
Mr. Haysom (left) greets audience members.