Near East
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…
Radio Farda Adds Thematic News Programming
Radio Farda has introduced several new thematic programs during the last several weeks that provide listeners in Iran new depth and breadth in program content about human rights and democracy…
Radio Farda Launches Expanded, Revamped Website for Iran
Radio Farda has introduced an expanded, completely redesigned website, packed with features to bring more information more quickly and more easily to Internet users in Iran.
Radio Farda Airs Eyewitness Report Of Union Leader Osanlou’s Arrest
An Iranian trade union official has given Radio Farda an eyewitness account of yesterday’s surprise arrest of union leader Mansour Osanlou in Tehran.
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…
In RFE/RL Interview, Secretary of State Rice Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Afghanistan
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice assured Afghans, in an interview with RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan in Kabul, that “the American people are committed to Afghanistan’s future…
Radio Farda Launches New ‘Viewpoints’ Program
Radio Farda this week launched a new weekly program to bring listeners in Iran news and insight from famous Iranians — scholars and thinkers, former politicians and current opinion leaders,…
In Exclusive RFE/RL Interview, Afghan President Urges Pakistan To Cooperate Against Terrorism
Afghan President Hamid Karzai today urged Pakistan to work closely with Afghan forces in the fight against international terrorism.
Radio Farda Links Iranians Worldwide to Celebrate Persian New Year
Eight hours of special Radio Farda programming on March 20 helped to bring listeners in Iran together with colleagues and friends around the world to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New…
President of Israel Speaks on Radio Farda, Sends Iran Dual Message of Praise and Warning
President Moshe Katsav of Israel warned, in an exclusive interview for Radio Farda broadcast March 18.