Amidst deadly violence, UN calls on Afghan authorities to ensure voters can cast ballot

20 October 2018
Peace and Security
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Against a backdrop of violence and technical malfunctions, the UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has released a statement calling on the country’s electoral authorities to re-double their efforts to make sure all eligible voters are given a reasonable opportunity to cast their ballot.

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