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AFGHANISTAN - SECURITY A CHALLENGE
FOR
FEMALE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
CANDIDATES
By Shakeela Abrahimkhil
|
01 July 2009 |
Two female
contenders for the Afghan presidential elections complain that the
deteriorated security situation challenges their campaigns Shahla
Atta and Frozan Fana, the only two female presidential candidates, urged the
Afghan government to provide a satisfactory security situation to enable them
to launch their campaigns on the outskirts of “I cannot
visit the districts because of the serious security threat,” expressed Shahla
Atta about her concerns over the situation that limits her ability to
campaign. Taliban
militants have intensified their attacks, reaching a record level in The
worsened security situation not only threatens the female candidates, but
traveling to some 10 southern militant-controlled districts is also
incredibly difficult for the 39 men who are running for the elections as
well. “I welcome
any steps forward to provide immediate security for us to campaign
nation-wide. I seriously urge the international community to help provide
better security for the candidates,” said Forzan Fana, one of the female
presidential candidates. Both of
the female presidential hopefuls believe in their own victory in the August
20 elections as they argue that the women will vote for them, despite the
fact that few Afghan women obtained voter cards. Meanwhile,
Ms Verveer
termed the contribution of women in presidential and provincial council elections
crucial, describing it as an important chance for Afghan women to take a part
in elections. |
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