Near East

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.

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.

Radio Farda journalist Ahmad Rafat was presented the prestigious Ilaria Alpi prize by Reporters Sans Frontieres during a ceremony in Riccione, Italy.

Radio Farda Rome correspondent Ahmad Rafat received an apology from the organizers of this week’s World Food Security Summit in Rome.

Italian authorities denied Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reporter Ahmad Rafat admission to the UN Food Summit in Rome today and declared him ‘persona non grata.’

A Kabul-based journalist for RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan wins an award on World Press Freedom Day.

A landmark RFE/RL study on the nexus of ties and coordination between the global network of al-Qaeda affiliates argues that the marketing techniques that catapulted Al-Qaeda to worldwide fame are…

On the eve of the Persian New Year, Radio Farda correspondent Parichehr Farzam interviewed U.S. President George W. Bush from the White House.

Two young female journalists working for RFE/RL in Kabul have been recognized for superior reporting on international and domestic issues facing Afghanistan.

Radio Farda, a U.S.-funded, Persian language broadcaster has launched a new text messaging service (SMS) for Iranians and is getting comments from hundreds of listeners on subjects ranging from politics…