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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.

It's Official: Run-off Vote in Afghanistan

Stephen Collinson, Agence France Presse. October 20, 2009.

Washington spent several days pressuring Afghan President Hamid Karzai to enter a second round of voting following his fraud-tainted election win.

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.