Ballots over Bullets

August 20, 2009 marked a historic day in Afghanistan’s continuing history.  Since the ousting of the Taliban in 2001, the second-ever presidential and provincial council elections were held.  Despite brutal threats by insurgents, millions of people defied the Taliban and chose ballots over bullets.  This is not to say there weren’t any incidents. The insurgents [...]

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