RFE/RL Afghanistan Report
15.08.2012
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about Afghanistan.
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Afghan-Pakistani Team Probes Shelling
Afghan officials say a deal has been struck with Pakistan to investigate a recent surge in cross-border attacks that has raised tensions between the two neighbors. More 
In Afghanistan, Scandal Erupts Over Changing Street Name To Honor Iranians
Many Afghans are angry about attempts by provincial officials to change the name of a street in Mazar-i Sharif to honor a group of Iranian diplomats killed there 14 years ago. RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan reports on the controversy. More Taekwondo fighter Rohullah Nikpai returned to Afghanistan on August 14 with his bronze medal in hand -- the country's only medal from the London Olympics. Fans, musicians, and fellow athletes greeted the Olympian in Kabul. (Video by Sabawoon, RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan) More 
Pakistan Pushes Tribal Governments
President Asif Ali Zardari has announced the introduction of local governments in tribal areas of northwestern Pakistan in the coming year. More For many, hope for Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province died with Shabana. The slaying of the young dancer in 2009 at the hands of the Taliban made headlines around the world and led many of the province's performers and artisans to flee for safer havens. But despite the challenges, many are working to restore the region's reputation as a cultural capital. More 
Conflicting Reports Of Afghan-Taliban Talks
Afghan officials have given contradictory responses to reports that an Afghan delegation met two months ago with imprisoned former Taliban commander Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Pakistan. More 
The Afghan Government's Crisis Of (No) Confidence
In an unexpected move, Afghanistan's parliament has voted no confidence in the country's two top security officials. The move threatens to cause upheaval at a time when Afghan forces are being groomed to take over security. More 
U.S. Soldiers Killed By Uniformed Afghan
Three U.S. soldiers were killed by a man wearing an Afghan uniform in southern Afghanistan's Helmand Province. More |
