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Candidates complain about campaign restrictions |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 21 July 2010 14:58 |
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By NASIBA ALIMYAAR The Wolesi Jirga election campaign has entered its second month and Kabul nominees say their campaigns are being hampered by restrictions. In past elections candidates littered the capital with literature, including posters that were posted on public and private property. Nominees argue that print literature is the cheapest and most effective form of public outreach especially among non-literate voters who can recognize candidates by their photos and ballot symbols. This year, the Independent Election Commission imposed new restrictions on public posting. Candidates were warned not to distribute posters and other print literature in prohibited areas - which spans all areas except for dedicated sites. |
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Herat residents face off against city fire department |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 21 July 2010 15:01 |
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By MASOUD AHMADI A late night house fire broke out in a Herat city last week. Neighbors rallied to the help of the homeowner, Imamuddin, who yelled for help as he poured buckets of water over some flames. "My life is lost, my family is gone," he yelled. "Friend, help me save my children." Almost half an hour after the fire started, firefighters and trucks showed up and took part in the effort to battle the flames, but it was too late. By the end of it, Imamuddin's house was a heap of ashes. |
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Electoral Complaints Commission assessing 200 complaints |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 21 July 2010 15:00 |
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By SEDIQ ZALIQ More than 200 complaints have been filed with the Electoral Complaints Commission. So far the commission has not made public any findings of its investigations into the complaints. Complaints have been filed by candidates, the Independent Election Commission, the Free and Fair Election Foundation and the public. ECC officials say they are still investigating complaints and collecting evidence. Until their investigations are complete, no findings will be publicly released. In an interview with the Kabul Weekly, the ECC provided general details about the nature of the complaints. “There are complaints about 20 nominees who are still working for the government even though they were required to resign,” said ECC member Shah Sultan Hakifi. "Other complaints deal with candidates who posted campaign literature in prohibited areas. There are also complaints about misuse of government resources for campaigning.” The majority of the latter complaints come from Kabul province. |
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