RFE/RL Afghanistan Report
08.08.2012
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about Afghanistan.
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At least eight people were killed today when a remote-controlled bomb struck their minibus on the outskirts of Kabul. Seven others were injured. Officials said the bomber was apparently targeting a bus carrying Afghan National Army troops, but struck the civilian minibus instead. Video by Sabawoon, RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan More 
No Confidence Vote For Afghan Ministers
Afghanistan's parliament has voted to dismiss the country's two top security ministers for failing to stop cross-border shelling blamed on Pakistan. More 
Afghan Olympian Proud Despite Loss
Afghanistan's only female athlete at the London Games has bowed out after coming last in the 100-meter sprint. More 
Afghan Olympian Has Eye On Prize -- Equality For Women
Afghanistan's only female Olympian does not expect to win a medal, but says the opportunity to compete in London is worth more than gold. More Officials in Kabul say security forces raided a militant hideout in Kabul today, killing five gunmen in a seven-hour battle. Security officials seized suicide vests, rockets, and machine guns, and said the militants were planning suicide attacks at several sites. Video by Sabawoon, RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan More 
Afghan Intelligence: Foreign Spy Rings Busted
The Afghan intelligence service claims to have arrested senior government officials who spied for neighboring countries. More |
