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In Afghanistan, Victory For a Crooked, Corrupt, and Discredited Government

Patrick Cockburn, Independent UK. November 3, 2009.

The election in Afghanistan has turned into a disaster for all who promoted it.

Chaos In Afghanistan as Abdullah Abdullah Pulls Out of Election

Kim Sengupta, Independent UK. November 2, 2009.

The much-anticipated runoff vote in Afghanistan has become a one-horse race for President Hamid Karzai.

Will Anyone Actually Vote in Afghanistan's Much Anticipated Run-Off Election?

Hafizullah Gardesh, Institute for War and Peace Reporting. October 23, 2009.

While the candidates prepare for the elections, experts question whether a second round is even possible, given the security crisis, bad weather, and Afghan disillusionment.

Under U.S. Pressure, Karzai To Accept Run-Off Election

Democracy Now!October 20, 2009.

Nevertheless, the path to resolving the political crisis remains uncertain.

Afghans to Diplomats, Envoys and 'Experts': Please Go Away

Melek Zimmer-Zahine, IPS News. September 4, 2009.

If Afghanistan's friends are genuinely committed to supporting the country, the best they can do is show more restraint and less unsolicited advice.

Voter Intimidation, Ballot Box Stuffing, and "White-Ex": Fraud Accusations in Afghan Vote Too Many to Count

Institute for War and Peace ReportingAugust 27, 2009.

Cases of alleged fraud in Afghanistan's elections on August 20th are now so numerous and varied that they may take weeks or even months to deal with.

Afghanistan's Election Day: Don't Be Fooled By This Facade of Democracy

Malalai Joya, AlterNet. August 20, 2009.

We Afghans know this election will change nothing. It is merely a show of democracy put on by and for the West, to legitimize its future puppet in Afghanistan.