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Majority seem relieved they will not have to take part in second round of voting.
By IWPR reporters (ARR No. 344, 4-Nov-09)
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One week before second round of troubled presidential elections, both candidates are engaging in potentially dangerous brinkmanship.
By Hafizullah Gardesh in Kabul (ARR No. 344, 29-Oct-09)
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Many residents say the fraud and intimidation that marred the first round has put them off taking part in the second.
By Mohammad Shafi Ferozi and Mohammad Ishaq Quraishi in Herat (ARR No. 343, 26-Oct-09)
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Election commission officials call for second round of voting, but time, weather, and security are against them.
By Hafizullah Gardesh in Kabul (ARR No. 342, 21-Oct-09)
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Locals so angry and disappointed by electoral fraud, many say they will not vote if ballot goes to second round. By Mohammad Shafe Ferozi in Herat (ARR No. 339, 01-Oct-09)
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Residents of Balkh province braced for violence as two prominent figures square off over the elections. By Ahmad Kawoosh in Balkh (ARR No. 338, 29-Sep-09)
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As post-election agony continues, Helmandis are increasingly disillusioned with their government - and with democracy itself. By Mohammad Ilyas Dayee in Helmand (ARR No. 338, 25-Sep-09)
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As the vote count trickles on, complaints have grown to a flood. By IWPR reporters (ARR No. 335, 01-Sep-09)
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Witnesses tell of ballot-box stuffing, gifts for votes and intimidation in election. By IWPR-trained reporters in Herat, Maidan Wardak, and Balkh (ARR No. 334, 26-Aug-09)
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Election commission received over 400 complaints so far, with more than 40 possibly major enough to affect outcome. By Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi in Kabul (ARR No. 334, 24-Aug-09)
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In many southern areas, polling stations remained firmly closed because of insurgent intimidation and violence. By IWPR-trained reporters in Kabul, Herat, Balkh, Wardak, Ghazni, and Helmand (ARR No. 333, 20-Aug-09)
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Election day veered from tragedy to farce and back again, as people in the country’s most volatile province attempted to vote. By Mohamamd Ilyas Dayee and Aziz Ahmad Tassal in Lashkar Gah (ARR No. 333, 20-Aug-09)
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IWPR provides snapshot of what leading candidates, diplomats and commentators have been saying about the Afghan poll.
(ARR No. 333, 20-Aug-09)
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Residents say in much of province security situation too volatile for ballot to proceed. By Fahim Farhod in Wardak (ARR No. 331, 19-Aug-09)
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Papers report on alleged fraud, illegal block-voting, intimidation and bribery in the run-up to ballot. By Sharon Thiruchelvam in London (ARR No. 331, 19-Aug-09)
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Local militias set to provide security but many are sceptical. By Shapoor Saber in Herat City (ARR No. 331, 18-Aug-09)
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Activists say contenders lack coherent programme for women. By Ahmad Kawush in Mazar-e-Sharif (ARR No. 331, 18-Aug-09)
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Thousands escape battle between US-led forces and local insurgent group. By IWPR-trained reporters in Herat (ARR No. 331, 18-Aug-09)
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Insurgents ban music and election coverage on radio in Afghan province. By Sayed Rahmatullah Alizada in Ghazni (ARR No. 332, 18-Aug-09)
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With vote only days away, many government officials worried about disputes over outcome turning violent. By Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi in Kabul (ARR No. 331, 17-Aug-09)
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Incumbent president may have lost quite a few votes when he failed to appear at campaign rally. By Mohammad Ilyas Dayee in Lashkar Gah (ARR No. 331, 17-Aug-09)
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Many believe outcome of ballot will be determined by foreign powers. By Mohammad Shafi Firozi in Herat (ARR No. 331, 14-Aug-09)
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In parts of the province, bribery and intimidation are said to be rife. By IWPR trainees in Herat (ARR No. 331, 14-Aug-09)
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Many voters are likely to stay away from the polls for fear of Taleban revenge. By Shapoor Saber and Farooq Faizi in Herat, and Ahmad Shah Fetrat in Farah (ARR No. 331, 14-Aug-09)
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Money talks as presidential roadshow comes to Balkh province. By Abdul Latif Sahak in Mazar-e-Sharif (ARR No. 330, 12-Aug-09)
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Military operations against the Taleban may have failed to prepare Helmand for polling. By Mohammad Ilyas Dayee in Lashkar Gah (ARR No. 330, 10-Aug-09)
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Reporter tells how clerics urge Afghans to boycott August 20 vote. By an IWPR reporter in Herat (ARR No. 330, 10-Aug-09)
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Split in a group supporting the president could harm his re-election campaign. By Ahmad Kawush in Mazar-e-Sharif (ARR No. 330, 10-Aug-09)
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Northern province sees bitter face-off between powerful governor and the Afghan president. By Abdul Latif Sahak in Mazar-e-Sharif (ARR No. 329, 06-Aug-09)
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Many women will be prevented from voting in Afghanistan’s elections by the men who control their lives. By Mohammad Ishaq Quraishi in Herat (ARR No. 329, 06-Aug-09)
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Growing concerns that precarious security situation could scupper upcoming leadership poll. By Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi in Kabul (ARR No. 329, 05-Aug-09)
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Some local analysts believe Washington may have taken an indirect swipe at president’s re-election campaign.
By Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi in Kabul (ARR No. 328, 31-July-09)
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By Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi, IWPR Afghanistan staff reporter.
(27-Jul-09)
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Local say threats by insurgents and presence of foreign troops cast shadow over upcoming elections.
By Mustafa Saber in Herat (ARR No. 327, 23-July-09)
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A month before elections, a media monitoring unit alleges that the incumbent is unfairly dominating the airwaves. By Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi in Kabul (ARR No. 326, 17-July-09)
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Independent electoral commission says few of those competing for the post are eligible to do so. By Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi in Kabul (ARR No. 323, 24-June-09)
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