Voices of the people

An interesting new blog has surfaced in Afghanistan. Afghan Local Radio contains letters sent to radio stations across the country. The latest post explains:

“Contrary to TV and print media, it [radio] is nearly accessible to all in terms of cost and coverage. Even the uneducated can switch it on, listen and feel integrated into the new emerging Afghan society. Radio, thus, incites participation and may on the long term be able to create conditions for a more democratic society.”

Take this recent example:

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