RFE/RL Afghanistan Report
2/15/2012 9:16:48 PM
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about Afghanistan.
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Afghan Minister Backs TV Head Scarves
Afghanistan's Culture and Information Ministry has defended its request that female television presenters wear head scarves and avoid heavy makeup, which one newscaster has warned will contribute to her feeling of "being caged." More 
Love It (Or Hate It), It's Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day, the Western holiday celebrating love, has become a global phenomenon over the past two decades. The fall of communism and the emergence of the Internet have helped February 14 become something of an unofficial international day of romance. However, not all the passions the holiday stirs are related to love. While some countries have openly embraced the holiday, others are attempting to ban it or replace it with local customs. More 
Afghans Accuse Authorities Of Passport Scam
A shortage of blank passports in Afghanistan has led to a flourishing black market for the little blue books, according to Afghans who say they have had to go underground to obtain them. More |
