Afghanistan
“Afghanistan’s Gandhi” Named Person of the Year
A tent-dwelling former Afghan presidential candidate with a reputation for fighting corruption has been named “Person of the Year” by RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi.
‘Voices from Afghanistan’ – Library of Congress Exhibit Opens
The Library of Congress has launched a new exhibit in Washington, D.C. showcasing some of the thousands of handwritten scrolls and letters sent by listeners to Radio Azadi.
Clinton Guardedly Optimistic About Karzai Promises
In an exclusive interview with RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed guarded optimism about Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s promises to take steps to eradicate corruption.
Afghanistan’s “Sweet Spot”
RFE/RL’s Afghan Service taps into a rich tradition of tolerance and pluralism.
FLASHBACK (Sep. 18, 2009) Holbrooke at RFE Event: ‘Deal with Taliban Propaganda Head-On’
U.S. Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke said at an RFE/RL event that “the profileration of extremist propaganda by the Taliban needs to be dealt with head-on.”
Candidates Challenge Karzai on Corruption, Taliban, Foreign Troops
In a historic debate today in Kabul, Afghan President Hamid Karzai was challenged by two of his main opponents in next week’s presidential election on issues of government corruption, foreign…
RFE/RL to Host Historic Afghan Presidential Debate
On Sunday, August 16, RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan, known locally as Radio Azadi, is hosting the first and only debate featuring President Hamid Karzai and his two main challengers in…
RFE/RL Afghanistan Reporters Win Journalism Prize
The Afghanistan-based correspondents of RFE/RL’s Afghan Service, known locally as Radio Azadi, have won the 2009 David Burke Distinguished Journalism Award.
Human Rights Watch Chief “Appalled” by Afghan VP Choice
The head of Human Rights Watch told a gathering of RFE/RL journalists today that he is “appalled” by Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s selection of a former warlord as his running…
Clinton Criticizes Afghan Women’s Rights Law
During today’s visit to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s (RFE/RL) Prague headquarters, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she is “deeply concerned” about a controversial new Afghan law restricting the…