2014 Afghan elections

waltky · Apr 22, 2014

Abdullah Abdullah in the lead, in the lead...

Abdullah Holds Lead in Afghan Presidential Election
April 20, 2014 Fresh partial results from Afghanistans April 5 presidential election show former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah has slightly increased his lead. Although the percentage of his nearest rival has dropped, election officials say it is too soon to determine whether the election will go to a run-off vote.

The chairman of the Independent Election Commission, Ahmad Yousuf Nouristani, told reporters in Kabul Sunday that his staff has counted about half of the estimated seven million ballots cast on the polling day. He said of the eight presidential candidates, Abdullah Abdullah remains in the lead with 44 percent of the vote, followed by Ashraf Ghani with 33 percent. However, Nouristani refused to speculate on whether the two lead candidates are heading for a run-off. We will be able to let you know in a couple of days whether it is really going to second round or not and it is too early to tell, he said. A candidate must win more than 50 percent of the vote to be declared the winner in the first round.

The winner of the April 5 election will replace President Hamid Karzai who could not run again because of constitutional limits. Final results are due to be released on May 14. Speaking to Afghan media after the latest vote tally was released, Abdullah sounded confident he will score a first-round victory but said he is ready for a runoff. He emphasized the need for a transparent and fair outcome of the election. Abdullah was the runner-up in the 2009 election won by Mr. Karzai amid allegations of irregularities and ballot fraud.

Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah arrives for an interview with The Associated Press at his residence in Kabul

However, independent Afghan election observers like Nadir Nadery say that this time, the voting process in most of the country was a lot more credible. Of course, there are irregularities and shortcomings," he said. "But when we looked and assessed these irregularities and shortcomings, in no way it undermines the credibility of this election," he added. "There is a process the election is not done by the day of voting itself. The process has institutions involved. Those institutions are now working hard to clean those fraudulent votes if they exist and to address some of the shortcomings. The outcome will be a legitimate one and credible one we are hopeful.

The estimated 60 percent turnout of 12 million eligible voters despite Taliban threats and violence is being praised by Afghanistans international backers. Analysts say a smooth transfer of political power - which would be the first in the history of the war-ravaged nation - will play a crucial role in efforts to stabilize the country after the bulk of international forces leave Afghanistan later this year.

http://www.voanews.com/content/abdullah-maintains-lead-in-afghan-presidential-vote/1897231.html
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Natural Evidence · Apr 22, 2014

The Afghanistan's capital Kabul will be the direct control province. I bet it.

RiseAgainst · Apr 22, 2014

Ha Ha Ha

Afghani elections.

Rotshild · Apr 22, 2014

We were told by very serious-looking Western politicians and media 'experts' that the Crimea referendum wasn't valid because it was held under “military occupation.” But I've just been watching coverage of elections in Afghanistan, held under military occupation, which have been hailed by leading western figures, such as NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen as a “historic moment for Afghanistan” and a great success for “democracy.” Why is the Crimean vote dismissed, but the Afghanistan vote celebrated? I'm confused. Can anyone help me?

http://rt.com/op-edge/west-leaders-ukraine-democracy-600/

Natural Evidence · Apr 22, 2014

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We were told by very serious-looking Western politicians and media 'experts' that the Crimea referendum wasn't valid because it was held under “military occupation.” But I've just been watching coverage of elections in Afghanistan, held under military occupation, which have been hailed by leading western figures, such as NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen as a “historic moment for Afghanistan” and a great success for “democracy.” Why is the Crimean vote dismissed, but the Afghanistan vote celebrated? I'm confused. Can anyone help me?

http://rt.com/op-edge/west-leaders-ukraine-democracy-600/
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I think America hadn't watched the ballot to express in the election.

happy fun dude · Apr 22, 2014

We didn't get to hear what Granny sez yet, but at least waltky made a thread! Right on!

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We were told by very serious-looking Western politicians and media 'experts' that the Crimea referendum wasn't valid because it was held under “military occupation.” But I've just been watching coverage of elections in Afghanistan, held under military occupation, which have been hailed by leading western figures, such as NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen as a “historic moment for Afghanistan” and a great success for “democracy.” Why is the Crimean vote dismissed, but the Afghanistan vote celebrated? I'm confused. Can anyone help me?

http://rt.com/op-edge/west-leaders-ukraine-democracy-600/
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The reason is because democracy and human rights are just for the good guys and bad guys that we like.

waltky · Apr 22, 2014

Granny says...

... "Well, anything's better dan Karzai.

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