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Political Humor Across The Region


In countries across RFE/RL's broadcast region, satire plays a special role for writers and artists seeking to shed light on repression, corruption, and violence. These editorial cartoons offer a cross-section of perspectives on issues from energy politics to press freedom.


Slide show: Editorial cartoons across the region



The World According To Hozhaber Shinwary

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The World According To Hozhaber Shinwary

RFE/RL broadcaster Hozhaber Shinwary is one of Afghanistan's best-known editorial cartoonists. His drawings hold Afghanistan’s leaders and their allies to account, and turn a satirical eye on corruption and violence. Play

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