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'Berlin Wall's Lessons For Today'

In an op-ed for "USA Today," Jeffrey Gedmin discusses RFE and the role of free media in societies living under repressive regimes. More
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RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan

The U.S. Congress appropriated funding for broadcasting to Afghanistan in December 2001 as part of an effort to build a peaceful and democratic country, following the U.S.-led ouster of the Taliban regime. Radio Free Afghanistan has since built a substantial audience in Afghanistan, with surveys showing it as the most popular radio station in the country.

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Clinton Welcomes Karzai's Goals For Change Audio

In an exclusive interview with RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks about the prospects for international cooperation, as well as the obstacles Afghan President Hamid Karzai faces as he starts his second term. More

From Words To Deeds

The international community must act swiftly to impose itself as an equal stakeholder and partner in tackling corruption in Afghanistan. It must come up with intelligent strategies, accompanied by clear benchmarks and mechanisms to monitor those benchmarks every step of the way. More

Inauguration Brings Anticipation Of Change

A grand inauguration ceremony will mark the beginning of Afghan President Hamid Karzai's second term in office on November 19. Will the Afghan leader respond to calls for improved security and services and better governance, or will the changes sought remain wishful thinking? More

Attacking 'Waste, Fraud, And Abuse' In Afghanistan

As the United States' special inspector-general for Afghanistan reconstruction (SIGAR), Arnold Fields has the arduous task of preventing the "waste, fraud, and abuse" of U.S. funds appropriated for Afghanistan. In an interview with RFE/RL correspondent Abubakar Siddique, the retired Marine Corps major general weighs in on the rising concerns over corruption in Afghanistan. More

Iranian-American Author Discusses Islamic Dress

Iranian-American Azadeh Moaveni, is the author of the best-selling memoirs "Honeymoon in Tehran" and "Lipstick Jihad." She spoke to RFE/RL correspondent Kristin Deasy about Iran's strict Islamic dress code on one hand, and the banning of Islamic headscarves in Uzbekistan on the other. More
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Map of Afghanistan

Population
32.7 million

Ethnic Groups:
Pashtun 42%
Tajik 27%
Hazara 9%
Uzbek 9%
Aimak 4%
Turkmen 3%
Baloch 2%
Other 4%

Religions:
Sunni Muslim 80%
Shi'a Muslim 19%
Other 1%

Languages:
Dari 50%
Pashto 35%
Turkic languages (primarily
Uzbek & Turkmen) 11%
30 minor languages
(primarily Balochi & Pashai) 4%

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