 RFE/RL Afghanistan Report 3/10/2010 7:56:51 PM A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about Afghanistan. For more stories on Afghanistan, please visit and bookmark our Afghanistan page . |
 Kabul Stuck In Between U.S., Iranian 'Double Game' Claims The verbal jousting between the United States and Iran has provided fodder for debate over whether Iran has Afghanistan's best interests in mind, while placing Kabul in an uncomfortable position between its two allies. More  Visiting Iran Leader Lambasts Kabul Allies Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has used a visit to Afghanistan to lambast Kabul's Western allies, particularly the United States, saying Washington -- not Tehran -- was playing a "double game" in the country. More  In Marjah, New Gains Could Offer Escape From Tragic Past Locals see a window of opportunity in the wake of a recent offensive in Marjah, which for years served as an insurgent stronghold in southern Afghanistan. More  'Shadow' Rights Summit In Geneva As the UN Human Rights Council continues its session, a parallel event is hoping to focus on topics left off the UN body's agenda. The Geneva Summit for Human Rights, Tolerance, and Democracy is bringing together dissidents and activists from places like China, North Korea, Afghanistan, and Iran. More  For Afghan Women, Some Hard-Won Successes And An Ongoing Struggle After the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, a new wave of NGOs entered the fray to champion the cause of the downtrodden Afghan woman. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, it is apt to consider what progress has been made, and what challenges continue to hinder the efforts of well-intentioned parties. More  Afghan Reporters Caught In The Crossfire The challenge for Afghanistan's rapidly growing and chaotic media sector now is to determine what approach they should adopt to uphold their independence and professionalism, while also protecting themselves from crushing reactions from rival sides. More  Even The Taliban Questions Afghan Media Ban An unlikely voice has joined the chorus of criticism directed against the Afghan government's commitment to civil liberties -- the Taliban. More  Afghans, Iranian Win U.S. 'Women Of Courage' Award Two Afghans and an Iranian are among this year's winners of the U.S. government's International Women of Courage Award. More  Peace With Taliban Remains Elusive Afghan government efforts to reconcile with moderate Taliban are already in motion, despite domestic opposition. But Kabul appears unprepared to provide the conditions insurgents want to see. More |
