NANGARHAR - Participants of a one-day conference on “Women’s Problems and Ways of Solution” in Nangarhar province earlier this week highlighted the need for increased and active participation of women in the upcoming presidential and provincial council elections slated for 5 A
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Afghan election body seeks support of religious scholars, elders in mobilizing public for 2014 polls
KABUL - The Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan (IEC) sought active support of the country’s ulema (‘religious scholars’) and community elders in raising awareness among and mobilizing the public for next year’s Presidential and Provincial Council elections, a
16 Sep 2013