Topic: Free and Fair Election Foundation
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Nearly a quarter of Afghanistan election votes disqualified
The Afghanistan election commission said it tossed out almost a quarter of the votes case in Septembers parliamentary election, a sign that fraud remains a major problem.
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Global News Blog
Are Afghanistan elections hurting democracy?
US officials are calling the Afghanistan election for parliament a success, even as fraud allegations mount.
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Afghanistan election day: spotty turnout, fake voter cards, and some feisty voters
Afghanistan's election Saturday yielded reports of intimidation in unstable regions. In Kabul, some voters aimed to oust incumbents, while others appeared to want to cast ballots more than once.
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In Afghanistan election, a key test for fighting corruption
How election officials handle reports of fraud following Saturday's parliamentary Afghanistan election will go a long way in determining Afghans' respect for government and the rule of law.
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Afghan parliament's rejection of cabinet may delay reforms for months
The Afghan parliament will soon begin a six-week break, then prepare for elections, leaving less-influential acting ministers to govern.
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Afghanistan election runoff poses daunting challenges
A second round of voting in the Afghanistan election, set for Nov. 7, adds security and logistical difficulties to a process already marred by fraud.
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Karzai, Abdullah both claim victory in Afghan election
Preliminary results are days away. All the campaigns have complained of fraud.
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Global News Blog
Bomb in Kabul targets NATO headquarters, near US Embassy
The blast killed seven Afghan civilians and wounded 91 more. The aim appears to be to sow uncertainty about showing up to vote on Aug. 20.
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Afghanistan's divided opposition boosts Karzai's election bid
Though unpopular, the president has more national reach than the shrinking pool of contenders.
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Afghan voter registration marred
Insecurity and charges of fraud could hamper election officials' ability to ensure popular acceptance of next year's presidential poll results.
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