Afghanistan:Preliminary Statement, Presidential and Provincial Council Elections, EU, (2009)
Despite the best efforts of the Afghan authorities, notably the Independent Election Commission, the conduct of these elections was inevitably affected. Election day was marred by a number of violent incidents, targeting polling stations and government facilities throughout the country. Although these significant deterrents, afghan citizens came out to cast their votes. The participation rate was considerably higher in the North of the country and particularly low in the South.
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