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Afghanistan: UN condemns mutilation of voters in western province

Afghanistan: UN condemns mutilation of voters in western province

Jun 16, 2014, at 04:55 pm

New York, Jun 16 (IBNS): The top United Nations official in Afghanistan on Sunday strongly condemned what appears to be punishment doled out by the Taliban to nearly a dozen of people who had their index fingers cut off after voting in the presidential run-off.

UN calls for improved polling process in Afghanistan

UN calls for improved polling process in Afghanistan

Jun 11, 2014, at 06:11 pm

New York, Jun 11 (IBNS): As Afghans prepare to vote in the presidential run-off, senior United Nations officials in the country are calling on key stakeholders to improve the electoral process, and reminding policymakers that Afghan men, women and children should be meaningfully involved in the peace efforts and future direction of their country.