RFE/RL Afghanistan Report
31.07.2013
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about Afghanistan.
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Afghan Province Upset At Being Left Out Of Touted Rail Network
The dream of a northeastern Afghan province to become a regional trade hub has taken a knock after officials confirmed that Kunduz -- for now -- will be bypassed by a much-anticipated railroad linking northern Afghanistan to neighboring Central Asian countries. More 
Honor-Killing Case Raises Fears For Women's Rights In Afghanistan
Authorities in the northwestern Afghan province of Badghis have arrested a local cleric accused of killing a woman for allegedly having an affair with her male cousin. More Afghan police say they have arrested a village mullah after a woman was publicly executed in accordance to a fatwa issued by the religious authority in northwestern Badghis Province. More 
Afghan Women's Radio Closed
The owner of an Afghan radio network dedicated solely to women says one of its regional stations has been shut down after he refused to pay bribes to officials. More 
UN: Rise In Afghan Civilian Casualties
The United Nations says that civilian casualties from fighting and insurgent attacks in Afghanistan have increased by nearly one-quarter in the first six months of this year. More 
Reading Between The Red Lines Of U.S.-Afghan Security Talks
Talks between Afghanistan and the United States over a long-term security agreement appear to have stalled, with both sides reluctant to make concessions on key issues. But the negotiations are poised to result in a deal that each side can claim as a victory. More 
U.S. Afghan-Justice Award 'Deficient'
Federal inspectors say a U.S. government award to an organization that promotes the rule of law in Afghanistan does not appear to contain basic oversight provisions from the State Department. More |
