Afghanistan: 2014 Election Plans Seen as Flawed
President wants to recycle voter IDs used in previous, controversial elections.
President wants to recycle voter IDs used in previous, controversial elections.
Critics say government needs to get tough on illegally-held weapons in tense areas ahead of March elections.
Prime minister’s charity group accused of making selective compensation awards.
Incumbent faces seven challengers, but there is little doubt who will win.
Farmers hold off planting because of electoral violence concerns.
Victims of violence after 2007 election are reluctant to participate this time around.
While politicians allege foreign interference, others say international diplomat’s remarks should be heeded.
System may be changing, slowly, so that policies become more important than politicians.
After major group drops out of the race, other parties stand little chance, giving the president a clear run at re-election.