Afghanistan’s Elections

Afghanistan's forthcoming elections, with presidential and provincial council polls on 20 August 2009, and National Assenbly and district elections scheduled for 2010, present a formidable challenge if they are to produce widely accepted and credible results. The weakness of state institutions, the deteriorating security situation and the fractured political scene are all highlighted by - and will likely have a dramatic effect on - the electoral process.

In this interactive, Crisis Group's Deputy President, Nick Grono, discusses the upcoming elections, the heightened security situation, and what the international community must do to build on momentum from the polls. Use this interactive to learn more about the current situation in Afghanistan, browse through a timeline of events leading up to today, and gain insight into the current political setting, the candidates, and what should be done ahead of the elections to ensure they are politically meaningful. 

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