Pave the Way for Development The swearing in of the government of national unity on Sep 29 sparked both waves of hope and cynicism. There were those who wished the government well, others who thought it would not last. In Kandahar, Zabul and Uruzgan provinces, people wanted the new leaders to put the country back on the...
Different ethnicities joined hands in the north Language and ethnicity were the primary influences but not the only reality in voting in five northern provinces in the 2015 presidential polls, which went into two rounds. Afghans voted on April 5 and June 14 in presidential elections. There was a large turnout in the north, in the provinces of Balkh, Samangan,...
Presidential Poll: Voters in the West Killid polled some 60 voters in three western provinces – Badghis, Ghor and Herat - to find out what why people vote. How strong is the influence of tribal and linguistic affiliations? Do partisan considerations play a role? Malek Abdul Rahim from Herat province is an Abdullah supporter in his Reform and Partnership team. “I...
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Presidential Poll: Reading the mind of voters People voted in two rounds of presidential elections last year. The outcome has led to a national unity government, a partnership between the two candidates. Killid polled some 80 voters in four eastern provinces to get a better understanding of what drives voting. Is it tribal and linguistic affiliations or election promises? While...
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Two tribesmen from a village in Khost province who were ready to kill each other over rival claims to land have come to realise brotherhood is more valuable than material wealth. ...
Reports of ISIS pressure on Taleban could work in favour of the government. There has been talk about talks for peace for the last seven months. In March, inaugurating the fifth legislative year of Parliament, ...
Introduction During one year The Killid Group has been focusing the state of democracy in Afghanistan This has included radio programs ... continue Investigative Reports Voting to make a difference in southeast The electorate in Paktia, Paktika, Khost and Logar...
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