14:15
11.6.2014
Ballot papers
One of the biggest criticisms of the first round election was that there were not enough ballot papers to meet demand. Tens of thousands of Afghans were turned away and left disappointed. At the time, election officials handed each polling station only 600 ballots - a measure against electoral fraud and ballot-box stuffing.
According to reports, there were ballot shortages in as many as 15 of the country's 34 provinces. There were even shortages in Kabul.
Now, it seems the IEC is trying to rectify that by giving polling stations more ballot papers.
One of the biggest criticisms of the first round election was that there were not enough ballot papers to meet demand. Tens of thousands of Afghans were turned away and left disappointed. At the time, election officials handed each polling station only 600 ballots - a measure against electoral fraud and ballot-box stuffing.
According to reports, there were ballot shortages in as many as 15 of the country's 34 provinces. There were even shortages in Kabul.
Now, it seems the IEC is trying to rectify that by giving polling stations more ballot papers.
13:24
11.6.2014
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.”
13:19
11.6.2014
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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