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Endorsements
Radio Free Afghanistan reports:
Mohammad Ali Nabizada, Qutbuddin Helal’s second vice-president running mate in the first round election, announced his support for Abdullah in a press conference in Kabul today.
“If the economic initiatives of Abdullah Abdullah's team are implemented, Afghanistan will be one of the richest countries in Asia. 99 percent of the team announces its endorsement of Dr. Abdullah.”
Radio Free Afghanistan reports:
Mohammad Ali Nabizada, Qutbuddin Helal’s second vice-president running mate in the first round election, announced his support for Abdullah in a press conference in Kabul today.
“If the economic initiatives of Abdullah Abdullah's team are implemented, Afghanistan will be one of the richest countries in Asia. 99 percent of the team announces its endorsement of Dr. Abdullah.”
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First Rain, Now Heat
Afghans had to brave torrential rains in the first round election. This time around, it seems they will have to brave the heat. Weather forecasts say it will reach 38 °C on election day.
Afghans had to brave torrential rains in the first round election. This time around, it seems they will have to brave the heat. Weather forecasts say it will reach 38 °C on election day.
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Abdullah Abdullah, too, is making his last pitches to voters today:
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Ashraf Ghani and his team making lots of promises on the last day of campaigning:
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Importance of young voters
Freelance journalist, Ali Latifi, writes on the important role youth could play in the upcoming run-off.
While the two remaining candidates have spent weeks looking to woo tribal and religious leaders, Latifi says they are making a last ditch attempt to win over young voters.
"Though many young Afghans remain dubious about an election lacking in new faces, both candidates acknowledge that the youth vote could be the key to their success. An estimated 68 percent of the country’s population is under 25 years old."
Latifi wrote a good piece on the eve of the first round, providing insight into why Afghanistan's youth aren't pumped about the election.
Freelance journalist, Ali Latifi, writes on the important role youth could play in the upcoming run-off.
While the two remaining candidates have spent weeks looking to woo tribal and religious leaders, Latifi says they are making a last ditch attempt to win over young voters.
"Though many young Afghans remain dubious about an election lacking in new faces, both candidates acknowledge that the youth vote could be the key to their success. An estimated 68 percent of the country’s population is under 25 years old."
Latifi wrote a good piece on the eve of the first round, providing insight into why Afghanistan's youth aren't pumped about the election.