Afghan President hamid Karzai was among the many guests at the opening of the "Return, Afghanistan" exhibition in Kabul. © UNHCR/L.Chessex
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Opening of Return, Afghanistan in Kabul

"Constantly, we read reports and more reports on Afghanistan. But the best of all reports is today before your eyes. It is made of images. And it says, with talent, two essential things about this country: it is a destroyed country, but its inhabitants are filled with hope and energy."

Filippo Grandi
Secretary-General's Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan
and former UNHCR Chief in Kabul
Kabul, 15 July 2004

The exhibition of works by the internationally acclaimed photographer Zalmaï opened at the Amani High School in Kabul, Afghanistan on 15 July 2004.

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Message from Ruud Lubbers, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, on the occasion of the opening of "Return, Afghanistan" in Kabul

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Statement by Micheline Calmy-Rey, Head of the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the occasion of the opening of "Return, Afghanistan" in Kabul

15 Jul 2004 | PDF
Statement by photographer Zalmaï on the occasion of the opening of "Return, Afghanistan" in Kabul


The exhibition attracted visitors of all ages. © UNHCR/L.Chessex
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UNHCR Press Release: Opening of "Return, Afghanistan" in Kabul, Afghanistan

15 Jul 2004 | PDF
UNHCR Press Release: Opening of "Return, Afghanistan" in Kabul, Afghanistan (Dari version)


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Zalmaï Exhibition in Kabul, Afghanistan: Flyer

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