RFE/RL Afghanistan Report
18.09.2013
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about Afghanistan.
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Karzai: No Rush On U.S. Security Pact
Afghan President Hamid Karzai says his country is in no rush to conclude a security agreement with the United States. More 
"We Are Not Afraid Of Death:" Lieutenant Nigar's Last Interview With RFE/RL
On September 15, Afghanistan's highest-ranking female police officer, Lieutenant Nigar, was killed after being shot by unknown attackers. RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan had interviewed Nigar shortly before her death. More 
Author Provides Glimpse Into Afghanistan's Secret Subcultures, Hidden Worlds
After more than a decade in the international media spotlight, many may assume they know Afghanistan. But Afghan-American writer Nushin Arbabzadah has challenged widely held preconceptions of Afghanistan in her new book, "Afghan Rumor Bazaar: Secret Sub-Cultures, Hidden Worlds, and the Everyday Life of the Absurd." More 
Helmand's Top Policewoman Dies
Officials say a top female police officer in southern Afghanistan who took over after the death of her predecessor, also a woman, has died of injuries suffered in a gun attack near police headquarters. More 
Suicide Bomb Attack Near Kandahar
At least three civilians were killed and six more injured by a car bomb near the southern city of Kandahar on September 14. More 
Attack Near U.S. Consulate In Herat
Taliban militants have launched an attack near the U.S. Consulate in the western Afghan city of Herat. More 
SCO Summit Focuses On Afghanistan, Economic Cooperation
Leaders of the six countries in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization are gathering in Bishkek for a summit aimed at fostering economic development and cooperation on regional security. More 
Afghanistan Celebrates Historic Soccer Triumph
Afghanistan's national soccer team has made history by beating India in the final of the South Asian Football Federation championship. Afghanistan's first international trophy sparked scenes of jubilation and national pride back home. More |