From preliminary results 40% to 50% of 15 million registered voters in Afghanistan actually turned up to vote. The total population of Afghanistan is 33.6 million, only 7 million people actually voted, and these people must have been from low or medium risk areas: see the electoral security map on BBC. Citizens that live in areas of Taliban control were probably denied their right to go to the polls. Are these election results accurate under these circumstances? Are these results even statistical valid given the population spread, and war operations in the country? The Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan thinks so and the Afghan Electoral Complaints Commission claims to received a total of 433 complaints during the last two months. I am still not convinced.
There are also international observers that monitored the elections and will comment on the results, see the UNDP Elect and the UNAMA.
I also came across the "International Security Assistance Force" which I must say has one interesting looking logo (A green smiley face)
This clip explains how ISAF forces ensure election security.
And another clip: "Afghans Go to the Polls". Notice how both NATO videos are produced as short public service documentaries.
There are also international observers that monitored the elections and will comment on the results, see the UNDP Elect and the UNAMA.
I also came across the "International Security Assistance Force" which I must say has one interesting looking logo (A green smiley face)
And another clip: "Afghans Go to the Polls". Notice how both NATO videos are produced as short public service documentaries.
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