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Afghans Mull Elections, Gauge Security

November 21, 2003

(CPOD) Nov. 21, 2003 - Residents of Afghanistan are looking forward to next year's elections, according to a poll by the Human Rights Research and Advocacy Consortium. 63 per cent of respondents say the elections will bring positive changes because of good governance.

Afghanistan has been the main battleground in the war on terrorism. The conflict began in October 2001, after the Taliban regime refused to hand over Osama bin Laden, prime suspect in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. A U.S.-backed government led by Hamid Karzai was installed in December 2001, and elections have been scheduled for June 2004.

Security remains a top concern for Afghans, as the country has been affected by the presence of feuding warlords. 33 per cent of respondents say disarmament is the most important issue, while 23 per cent request stronger law enforcement authorities.

Polling Data

Why do you think the elections bring positive changes?

Good Governance

63%

Peace

22%

Other

11%

In your opinion, what is the most important thing to do to improve security in your community?

Disarmament

33%

Strengthen Afghan Police/Army

23%

Political Reform

9%

Address Factional Tensions

8%

Economic Development

7%

International Support

2%


Source: Human Rights Research and Advocacy Consortium
Methodology: Interviews to 1,479 Afghan adults conducted in eight of the country's provinces, from April to June 2003. No margin of error was provided.

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