Ali M Latifi
Afghan Presidential Candidate Calls to Stop 'Untrustworthy' Vote Count
Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, a candidate in Saturday’s runoff vote in Afghanistan, today called for counting to be halted amid fraud allegations.
Afghans Head to the Polls to Elect Their New Leader
Round two election day has already seen more attacks than April. Prior to polls opening, the capital was rocked by four attacks.
Afghanistan’s Presidential Candidates Fight for Young Voters Ahead of Runoff
Many young Afghans dubiously regard an election lacking in new faces, but the candidates believe that the youth vote could win the election.
Why Afghanistan's Political Fervor Is Cooling for Historic Election Runoff
The first round of Afghanistan's presidential election in April got a massive turnout, but there's more skepticism ahead of the June runoff.
Hospital Guard Kills Three Americans as Foreigners Targeted Again in Afghanistan
Three Americans, including a Chicago doctor, were shot dead at a Kabul hospital after an armed guard turned his gun on them.
For Afghans, the Chance to Vote Outweighed Any Taliban Threats
It was the lack of ballot boxes and sheets across several provinces, rather than security, that became a source of concern.
Afghanistan’s Youth Aren’t Pumped About This Weekend’s Election
A growing number of young Afghans question the validity of an election whose candidates are seen as expired figures with no platforms.
Taliban Suicide Bomber Disguised in Police Uniform Kills Six in Kabul
Another Taliban attack rocked Kabul on Wednesday, as a suicide bomber blew himself up at Afghanistan's interior ministry.
Frustrated Afghans Defy Taliban Violence but Wait Days on End to Register to Vote
The Taliban are increasing attacks ahead of Afghanistan's elections, but hundreds of anxious men are still waiting in line for a voter card.
Taliban Gunmen and a Suicide Bomber Storm a Guesthouse in Kabul
A West Kabul guesthouse said to be used by foreigners was attacked on Friday, leading to a standoff between security forces and gunmen.
Taliban Intensifies Attacks Ahead of Afghan Election
In what appeared to be coordinated attacks on Tuesday, gunmen and suicide bombers targeted an election office, a bank, and a sporting event.
The Odd Couple Teaming Up to Lead Afghanistan
A Columbia-educated presidential candidate is a front-runner in the elections — but it may be because of his mujahid vice-presidential pick.