The US Department of State issued a statement Wednesday, calling Afghan government and electoral institutions to make all necessary arrangements and preparations for transparent elections in the country.
“Along with other international donors, we have called repeatedly for the Afghan government and electoral institutions to make preparations for a credible and transparent presidential election,” the statement said.
“Afghan voters who risk their lives to participate in elections deserve to know the outcome accurately reflects the voters’ choice. Coalition forces and donors who have sacrificed to give Afghans the ability to choose their leaders deserve to have this confidence as well,” statement further said.
Meanwhile, the Department urged the Taliban group to refrain disrupting upcoming presidential elections throughout Afghanistan, so that the citizens could with no fear attend the polling stations and cast their vote.
“We call on all parties, including the Taliban, to ensure Afghan voters can go to polling centers on election day without fear of intimidation, attack, or violence,” it said. “We offer our strong support to the Afghan National Security Forces, who day-in and day-out sacrifice their lives for the cause of peace and stability.”
The Afghan presidential election is due on 28th of September.
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