Afghanistan might get a runoff election after all
Or so said some American and Afghani officials today. Afghanistan's current president Hamid Karzai just won an election that's been decried as fraudulent. But the rules allow for a runoff election between the top two candidates if the results are not conclusive.
From the Wall Street Journal:
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From the Wall Street Journal:
Either outcome carries perils. An outright Karzai victory could enrage Dr. Abdullah's supporters, trigger protests and further undermine the legitimacy of Mr. Karzai's government in the eyes of the Afghan public.
But authorities also could have a tough battle proving that results of a runoff are legitimate. The harsh winter months are imminent, and could make it hard for voting to proceed. Election officials will have to find ways to mitigate fraud in the second round, a major challenge in a country where security conditions are too poor in many areas for monitors to observe the polling.
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