Thursday, August 20, 2009

Afghanistan Holds National Elections Amidst Violence, Fraud Allegations and Media Censorship




"Millions of Afghans are voting in presidential and provincial elections today amid tight security and threats of violence from the Taliban. There are also widespread concerns about corruption, with reports of voting cards being openly sold and of candidates offering large bribes. We speak to independent journalist Rick Rowley in northern Afghanistan and get analysis from radio host and author Sonali Kolhatkar......"

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