Afghanistan

Exposing Fraud in Afghan Election

Western Press Question Poll Credibility

Papers report on alleged fraud, illegal block-voting, intimidation and bribery in the run-up to ballot.

Children Languish Behind Bars

Stretched justice system keeps young people in jail for months without trial.

Herat Theft Victims Drugged

Robbery-by-poison wave has residents worried and angry.

Afghans Speak of Electoral Fraud and Fear

Witnesses tell of ballot-box stuffing, gifts for votes and intimidation in election.

Fraud Claims Question Poll Credibility

Election commission received over 400 complaints so far, with more than 40 possibly major enough to affect outcome.

Gun-Loving Kurds Mull Controls

Iraqi Kurds’ conflicted relationship with firearms laid bare in recent election.

Taleban Tactics Take Their Toll

In many southern areas, polling stations remained firmly closed because of insurgent intimidation and violence.

What They Said

IWPR provides snapshot of what leading candidates, diplomats and commentators have been saying about the Afghan poll.

Herat Arms Villagers to Secure Voting

Local militias set to provide security but many are sceptical.