Topic: Fahim Dashty
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In Afghanistan runoff, more polling stations may mean more fraud
With less than half as many election workers in Afghanistan's second round of voting, it may be even easier for "ghost" stations to submit fake votes.
10/29/2009 01:00 am -
Afghan elections: What might happen next
With President Hamid Karzai's rivals crying foul, the incumbent may win by solid margins but lose legitimacy – which could hamper counterinsurgency efforts.
08/23/2009 01:00 am -
Afghanistan's answer to 'The Daily Show'?
As Aug. 20 election looms, news comedy programs on private networks poke fun at politicians – and call it like they see it.
08/13/2009 01:00 am -
New Taliban code: Don't kill civilians, don't take ransom
The 60-page code of conduct, issued in the runup to Aug. 20 elections, urges fewer suicide bombings. US and Afghan officials say it's propaganda.
07/31/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Captured US soldier in Taliban video: Held by Haqqani network?
The area the kidnapping took place suggests the kidnapping of Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl is most likely the work of the Haqqani network, an Al Qaeda-linked group, analysts say.
07/19/2009 01:00 am
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