RFE/RL Afghanistan Report
3/16/2011 9:03:54 PM
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about Afghanistan.
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Taliban Employs Modern Weapons In 'War of Words'
The Taliban, which while in power in Afghanistan banned photography, movies, and the use of the Internet as un-Islamic, now makes full use of those media for propaganda and recruitment purposes. More 
Petraeus Cites 'Fragile' Afghan Success
The commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan told a Senate committee that NATO forces have largely succeeding in halting the momentum of the Taliban and that U.S. plans to begin withdrawing troops this July remain on schedule. More 
Waiting To Exhale In Kabul
As Afghans prepare for Norouz, the ancient Zoroastrian new year's festival heralding the beginning of spring, the stench of burning tires and leaded gasoline fills the air in lieu of the spirit of fertility and nature’s rebirth. More The province has become increasingly unstable over the last few years as the Taliban have infiltrated the area. More 
An Afghan Orphan Looks For His Roots
Mohammad Rasool has a story that leaves him unable to answer that question. So, the 34-year-old Afghan tries to be both in a country where usually you are one or the other. More 
Experts Worry Over Lack of Political Strategy for Afghanistan
The international community is set to begin the process of transferring full responsibility for Afghanistan’s security to the Afghan government. While discussion in the West is focusing on the military and security aspects of the transition, experts warn there is a risk of neglecting the political and civilian side of the equation. More |
