Khaled Hosseini
http://www.khaledhosseini.com/
The official site of the author of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini.
Wikipedia Page on Afghanistan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan
While the material in this article must be examined with a skeptical eye, it is a good jumping off place for research about Afghanistan.
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: Office of the President
http://http://www.president.gov.af/
The official site of the Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
CIA World Factbook: Afghanistan
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/af.html
General information about Afghanistan including demographics, currency, population, etc...
The Embassy of Afghanistan in the United States
http://www.embassyofafghanistan.org/
The official site of the Embassy of Afghanistan, located in Washington D.C.
Kabul Press
http://kabulpress.org/my/spip.php?rubrique60
The Web site of the Kabul Press, translated into English.
EAfghans Network
A site run out of Canada with the intention of connecting Afghanis who live around the world. The site provides news and pop culture concerning Afghanis.
Washington Post: Return to Afghanistan
This site features videos concerning various issues in Afghanistan today.
Khaled Hosseini Discusses A Thousand Splendid Suns: You Tube Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4kyalTT_wY
The author of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini, discusses the novel.
Zallian Takes Shine to 'Suns'
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117972060.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
This article from Variety announces that Steven Zallian will direct the film version of A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Bloomsbury Author: Khaled Hosseini
http://www.bloomsbury.com/Authors/microsite.asp?id=480&section=1&aid=863
Khaled Hosseini discusses his background, The Kite Runner, and Afghanistan.
