Major concerns linger over fairness of coming election as multiple Afghan candidates declare runs
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The need for democracy in Afghanistan remains urgent. Afghans remain under threat of political violence, corruption and lack of free speech protections. Also check out our section on World Democracy.
The Ravages of War, Unchecked, Unbalanced
Together, we can stand up to tyrannical pursuit of ravages of war in favor of commitments to whole-world approaches of community and peace focused on ending conflict
Opposition Candidate Enters Afghan Presidential Race
Afghan presidential vote has competitors but conduct of vote to be crucially important
Academic Afghanistan FM to Run for President
Major campaigning for vital Presidential election begins with academic Afghanistan candidate’s declaration
War-Weary Afghans Begin Election Campaign
Trillion dollar American war faces crucial test leading to next year’s elections amid war-weary Afghans
Afghanistan Election Coalitions Taking Shape
Elections next year will be crucial test of any security and stability gains as Afghanistan election coalitions form
Hindus and Sikhs Seeking Afghanistan Representation
Hindu and Sikh population push for guaranteed Afghanistan Representation in new Parliament
Making of Election Law in Afghanistan
Election law in Afghanistan’s fragile system in big changes leading to crucially important vote
Female Afghan Governor, Myanmar Activist Win Award
Trailblazing women awarded for remarkable political power in two of most violent places on earth: Afghanistan and Myanmar
Afghanistan Presidential Elections Set for Next Year
Afghanistan Presidential Palace sees Hamid Karzai sign order setting elections to fill his post when he steps down