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References
- ↑ "Situation of human rights in Afghanistan: Note by the Secretary-General". United Nations Organization. 11 October 1996. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
In July 1996, Mr. Norbert Holl was appointed to head the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan (UNSMA) by the Secretary-General
- ↑ "UN & Afghanistan". Institute for Afghan Studies. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
Dr. Norbert Holl: German diplomat. Head of UN special mission to Afghanistan (UNSMA), 1996-97. Resigned his post effective December 29, 1997.
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