Afghanistan
Meet Afghanistan’s 25 Year-Old ‘Person of the Year’
As Anarkali Honaryar celebrates her 25th birthday this week, she already wears many hats — physician, human rights activist, and member of Afghanistan’s Constitution Committee.
Afghan FM Denies Strain in US Relations
In a wide-ranging interview with RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan, Afghan Foreign Minister Rangin Dadfar Spanta insisted that relations with the new U.S. administration of President Barack Obama are not strained.
Award for Radio Free Afghanistan Reporters
RFE/RL congratulates two journalists for Radio Free Afghanistan (RFA) who were recognized by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) for excellence in reporting.
Exclusive Karzai Interview
In an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with RFE/RL, Afghan President Hamid Karzai says he opposes U.S. use of Afghanistan for launching an attack against Iran.
Award for Radio Free Afghanistan Reporter
A Kabul-based journalist for RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan wins an award on World Press Freedom Day.
Afghan Women from RFE/RL Win Awards for Broadcasting Excellence
Two young female journalists working for RFE/RL in Kabul have been recognized for superior reporting on international and domestic issues facing Afghanistan.
U.S. Senators Visit RFE/RL with Messages for Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran
Four U.S. senators visited Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty headquarters in Prague today to highlight the continuing U.S. commitment to building democracy in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in RFE/RL’s broadcast…
Afghan Parliamentarian, Tribesman Confirm Release of South Korean Hostages to Radio Free Afghanistan
During separate telephone calls to Radio Free Afghanistan, two members of the team negotiating the release of a group of South Koreans being held hostage by the Taliban in southern…
Radio Free Afghanistan Celebrates Five Years Of Broadcasting
Radio Free Afghanistan, the Dari and Pashto language service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, today celebrates five years on the air, broadcasting 12 hours daily to millions of regular listeners…
Afghan President Tells RFE/RL of Assurances of U.S. Commitment from President Bush
Afghan President Hamid Karzai told RFE/RL today he has received assurances from U.S. President George W. Bush that changes in the U.S. government following this week’s midterm elections will not…