Afghanistan’s August 20 presidential election is a critical test for the country’s transition towards democratic governance. Will the vote signal another step towards a stable, democratic, and peaceful Afghanistan or a return to armed conflict over political succession? The credibility of the election process will determine how this scenario unfolds.
At this event, cohosted by the Open Society Institute and Asia Society, Afghan and international experts discussed human rights, media, and political perspectives on the 2009 presidential and provincial elections.
Participants
- Craig Jenness, Director, United Nations Electoral Assistance Division, Department of Political Affairs
- Jahid Mohseni, CEO, Moby Media Group
- Nader Nadery, Commissioner, Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission; Chairperson, Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan
- Jamie Metzl, Executive Vice President, Asia Society