Report from the Afghan Elections

Overcoming adversity, Afghanistan’s long awaited election results were released. Originally postponed from May until September to institute anti-fraud safeguards, votes went through a rigorous review to verify authenticity. Though there have been claims of fraud, they are being reviewed by the government for validity. The U.S. Embassy said in a statement, “…millions of men and women went to the polls and exercised their democratic right to vote.”
Though met with various difficulties of fraud and security, the focus here should be on the fact that just one decade ago, simply holding a public dialogue of democracy and voting would be met with punishment and/or death from the Taliban. The fact that within a decade Afghanistan has been able to institute a democratic government and give the people a voice is incredible. While still in its’ infancy and learning how to develop; it is important to note that the democracy within Afghanistan is growing and is being used by her people.