Wahidullah Amani

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A Clouded Relationship

Afghan analysts believe Pakistan does not want to see a strong government in their country.

18 Nov 05

The Cave-Dwellers of Bamian

Parliament and politics mean little to the people forced to live in caves beside the remains of Bamian's giant Buddhas.

18 Nov 05

Teaching Women to Campaign

For Afghan women to get out of the home and onto the hustings takes some encouragement and some new-found courage.

18 Nov 05

Blinded by Logistics

The Joint Electoral Management Body insists the election will go off smoothly, and rejects claims that the recent surge in violence is connected to the vote.

18 Nov 05

Ghazni's Formidable Females

Lack of security and opposition from family members are minor obstacles to some of the candidates standing for parliament in a staunchly conservative region.

18 Nov 05

Might is Right in Election Vetting

Some candidates are struck off the ballot sheet for technical infractions, while others with alleged links to violence remain in the running.

18 Nov 05

Media Blitz: Much Ado About Nothing

The speeches have ended, the candidates are no longer on air, but the effectiveness of the media campaign has yet to be assessed.

18 Nov 05

Parties Fume on the Sidelines

Political groups have been frozen out of the parliamentary election campaign, and many say it is part of a master-plan to weaken the legislature.

18 Nov 05
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