Elections Webchat Transcript
U.S. Embassy Kabul: Moderator: (5/14/2009 09:56) Please submit your questions now. We will be starting shortly. Thanks
Mariame: (09:57) How will Civil Society protect their facilities and people during the elections? Will NGO's be involved in collecting ballots or only afghan military?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (09:57) The Afghan National Police will protect the voters and the election places such as polling sites during the elections. Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission is in charge of the transportation of ballots. Civil society can send obersever to the election if the observers are accreditied by the Independent Election Commission.
Rahimi: (09:58) what is the policy of USA in afghan election?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (09:58) Hi Rahimi - The United States supports a free and fair election for the people of Afghanistan. The U.S. does not support or oppose any candidates for the elections.
Faruq and Farhad/LC Jalalabad: (09:59) Hello thanks for ginveing us changce to chat, I want to aske about election as we know that some provinces are under the risk and treat of Taliban, how will election proces have good result
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (09:59) The Afghan security forces are working now with international forces to plan for security for the elections. In voter registration, some 4.5 million Afghans were able to register. Only 10 of the 363 districts did not have registration. This is because Afghans worked together in their communities to support the electoral process.
Faruq and Farhad/LC Jalalabad: (10:00) give me some information about election in Afghanistan
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:00) Hi Faruq - Voting day for the elections (both the presidential and provincial council) will take place on August 20. Candidates have already registered for the elections and the IEC will post preliminary candidate lists outside IEC provincial offices on May 16. At that time, anyone interested can view the presidential candidates and the provincial council candidates for their province.
Sajad Ahmad/ Jalalabad, LC: (10:03) Some people say that the election process will not be clear, is there any kind of confidance for that?
Hashim khan/ Jalalabad LC: (10:03) i wondring that this election process will be clear or not and which conty will help with Afghanistan during this proscess
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:03) Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission is working hard to organize a fair and transparent election. The UN is providing technical assistance and the international community is providing funds. Civil society can play a key role in educating voters to help make the election as clear as possible.
(10:04) how think about marshal fahim
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:04) The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in these elections. The choice of the next leaders of Afghanistan is for the Afghan people to decide.
Sajad Ahmad/ Jalalabad, LC: (10:06) most of the Afghan people are illiterate and have now enough awarness about the value of election, but there is no any kind of marketing and announcment for that?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:06) Hi Sajad - The Independent Election Commission's public outreach campaign is designed to reach all the people of Afghanistan. The IEC plans to reach people in many ways. IEC civic educators will begin meeting small groups in every province to explain the election process face-to-face. The IEC has also designed a poster series to explain elections without words. There will also be radio and television public service announcements about the elections.
Sajad Ahmad/ Jalalabad, LC: (10:07) Could you please tell me about the role of US in Afghan election?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:07) Hi Sajad - The US is providing funds to support the work of the Afghan Independent Election Commission and the UN in these elections. We do not support or oppose any legitimate candidate. Afghans have worked hard to have the right to choose their own leaders and we respect that right.
Faruq and Farhad/LC Jalalabad: (10:07) i think this year election is very good
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:07) Elections are an important part of every democracy and enable the people to provide their input to the government.
Hashim khan/ Jalalabad LC: (10:09) Noorshah/lc/jalalbad when Hamied karzi is in power how can we say that elictions are tranferent?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:09) Noor - In many democratic societies the incumbent can run for office. The fairness of election depends on the work of the Independent Election Commission and voters like yourself who watch over the process. Civil society can play a big role in observing elections.
Sajad Ahmad/ Jalalabad, LC: (10:10) Some people think that Mr. Karzai is selected alrady by the Globale and World what is the real answer?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:10) Hi Sajad - The United States does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in these elections. The choice of the next leaders of Afghanistan is for the Afghan people to decide.
Faruq and Farhad/LC Jalalabad: (10:12) some people still have not got election card by sucirty resion
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:12) Hi Faruq - Voter registration is ongoing in provincial capitals. If an eligible voter does not yet have a voter registration card, that person can go to the IEC office in the provincial capital to register.
LCBamyan4: (10:12) how u think about karzai role if he becomes successful.
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:12) Hello to you in Bamyan - We expect that the Afghan people will choose their own leader – that is their right. The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election.
LCBamyan3: (10:13) I am basir and i want to know does united nation suporrt election
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:13) Hi Basir - The United Nations is providing advice and technical support to the Independent Elections Commission of Afghanistan.
LCBamyan2: (10:14) is preasdent oboma spurt spsaily one candet or totall?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:14) Hello in Bamyan - The United States and President Obama do not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in these elections. The choice of the next leaders of Afghanistan is for the Afghan people to decide.
LCBamyan4: (10:15) has karzai popularity inafghanistan?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:15) That is a good question! And the outcome of the elections will you the answer.
Nasir: (10:17) what is your security plan about the election
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:17) Hi Nasir - The Afghan police and army are working now with ISAF to plan for security for the elections.
Faruq and Farhad/LC Jalalabad: (10:18) some pepole in east region dosn’t know about next election proces
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:18) Hi Faruq - The IEC will greatly expand its civil outreach efforts later this month and those will continue until voting day in August. IEC representatives will travel to each town to discuss the elections with the people and promote awareness of the electoral process. This is only one step in their plans to ensure people are aware of the elections.
LCBamyan2: (10:19) wat is yuer idia about Mr Hamid karzay
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:19) About any candidate - The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election. The Afghan people have worked hard for the right to choose their own leader. We respect that right.
LCBamyan3: (10:20) hello Iam rezza and i want to kmow that can Mr Karzai use from governement force now
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:20) Hi Rezza - In many democratic societies the incumbent can run for office. The rules of this election say that no candidate can use government resources for the campaign. The fairness of election depends on the work of the Independent Election Commission and voters like yourself who watch over the process. Civil society can play a big role in observing elections.
Hashim khan/ Jalalabad LC: (10:21) what do u thing the people how are not stansify from afghanistan governament thy dont wanto paticipate in this process whats ur messe
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:21) Hi Hasim - Democracy allows the people of a nation to have the opportunity to express their views to their government through their vote. If voters do note participate in the election, they miss the opportunity to tell the government what they think.
Nasir: (10:22) what do you thank about the vote rigging
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:22) Hi Nasir -The Independent Election Commission has many measures in place to prevent fraud during the election. Voters and candidates also have a responsibility to behave honorably, respect the process, and reject fraud. The fairness of election depends on the work of the Independent Election Commission and voters like yourself who watch over the process. Civil society can play a big role in observing elections.
LCBamyan3: (10:23) hello I am mokhtar and I want to know does usa supprt Mr khalilzad?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:23) Mokhtar - The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election. The Afghan people have worked hard for the right to choose their own leader. We respect that right.
Hafizullah(Sadaat) Lincoln Center Jalalabad: (10:24) Some candidiates have visible crims why IEC does not take action against them ?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:24) The Electoral Complaints Commission is an independent commission of the Afghan government, created under the electoral law. Any voter, candidate or party agent with information about a candidate that relates to an electoral offence (something that would disqualify the candidate), can submit a complaint to the ECC between May 16 and 21. The ECC will investigate these claims.
Hafizullah(Sadaat) Lincoln Center Jalalabad: (10:24) What will be the role of International security forces on Election Day?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:24) Hi Hafiz - The Afghan police and army are working now with ISAF to plan for security for the elections. The police and army together are in the lead. ISAF will provide help in crisis response.
LCBamyan3: (10:26) hello Iam aref and i want to know how do you thiink about result oif electoin?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:26) Hi Aref - The vote will take place on August 20. After voting day, I would like to hear your view about the results of the elections!
Nasir: (10:27) How elections can be held in the South while the fighting is going on?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:27) Hi Nasir - The Afghan police and army are working with ISAF to plan for security for the elections. The police and army together are in the lead and ISAF will provide help in crisis response. They are working with the IECso that people can vote on election day.
Faruq and Farhad/LC Jalalabad: (10:28) some people say must women not gave card. What about it?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:28) Fraoq and Farhad - Many women did register to vote. I visited nine provinces in Afghanistan and saw this myself. Afghan civil society election observers did report that some men registered for women. This is an error and the Independent Election Commission will not allow men to vote for women. Each woman has the right to vote her own choices.
Sajad Ahmad/ Jalalabad, LC: (10:29) If Karzai becam the next Presedant then international comunity will respect Afghan's disicssion or not
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:29) Hi again Sajad - The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election. The Afghan people have worked hard for the right to choose their own leader. We respect that right.
Sajad Ahmad/ Jalalabad, LC: (10:29) Who is the most popular candidet based on survys
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:29) final list of candidates is not yet published. You can look at Afghan media to see the results of surveys that have already been published.
Hafizullah(Sadaat) Lincoln Center Jalalabad: (10:30) After votting when will ocme the result ?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:30) Hi Hafizullah - The resulst after voting day will not come until September. The IEC needs time to allow for counting and certification of the results. This will take until mid-September.
LCBamyan2: (10:30) if mr : hamid karzay become victor,wath is yuor policy about afghanistan habib?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:30) Hi to you in Bamyan - The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election. The Afghan people have worked hard for the right to choose their own leader. We respect that right.
Hafizullah(Sadaat) Lincoln Center Jalalabad: (10:32) If the situation get vorse like Khost event, then is it posible for the votting?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:32) Hafizullah -One event does not affect the overall security climate. Afghans can support the security environment by making clear to the enemies of the people that Afghans want to vote and are demanding their rights. The Afghan police and army are working now with ISAF to plan for security for the elections. The police and army together are in the lead. ISAF will provide help in crisis response.
Faruq and Farhad/LC Jalalabad: (10:32) who is good parasendent for afghanistan what is your idea about it?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:32) Hi Faruq - The people of Afghanistan must decide who is a good president. Civil Society has an important role in promoting a discussion of what issues people consider important for a president to address.
Hafizullah(Sadaat) Lincoln Center Jalalabad: (10:33) We dont have access to media so Who is the most popular candidet based on survys
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:33) You have access to Afghan media right there at the Lincoln Cneter where you are today!
LCBamyan9: (10:34) which person is at the next eligation to your idia good presedend in Afghanstan
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:34) Hi Bamyan 9 - The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election. The Afghan people have worked hard for the right to choose their own leader. We respect that right.
LCBamyan3: (10:34) hi i am Ahmad why amerecan support Mr Karzai?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:34) Hello in Bamyan - The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in these elections. The choice of the next leaders of Afghanistan is for the Afghan people to decide.
LCBamyan3: (10:34) hi i am ahmad why amerecan support mr karzai?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:34) Hello in Bamyan - The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in these elections. The choice of the next leaders of Afghanistan is for the Afghan people to decide.
Faruq and Farhad/LC Jalalabad: (10:34) what is the policy of U S A in afghan election?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:34) F and F - The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election. The Afghan people have worked hard for the right to choose their own leader. We respect that right.
LCBamyan4: (10:35) did karzai choise reely hounest peapleto as his asistanses
U.S. Embassy Kabul: (10:35) It is up to the Afghan people to decidewho is an honest or good candidate. The U.S. does not support or oppose any candidate in this election.
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:37) Hafizullah - The outcome of the election will reflect the choice of the Afghan people. If voters want change, they can vote for change.
LCBamyan8 2: (10:37) if aperson has economical problem and can t candidate him self to election from where he will support?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:37) Hello in Bamyan - The candidate registration period is now over. Interested individuals could register as candidates from April 25-May 8. No new candidates can register at this time. The IEC will publish the preliminary list of candidates outside regional offices starting May 16.
LCBamyan3: (10:37) hi iam parsa i want know pint u s a in elections light
U.S. Embassy Kabul: (10:37) Hi Parsa, The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election. The Afghan people have worked hard for the right to choose their own leader. We respect that right.
Reza: (10:39) for this election while they are more than 4 million people?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:39) Reza - Whether to hold voting for refugees was the decision of the Afghan Independent Election Commission.
LCBamyan9: (10:39) I thing presdent karzay is afeel presedent way US SAPORT PRESEDENT KARZAY nasim
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:39) Hi in Bamyan - The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election. The Afghan people have worked hard for the right to choose their own leader. We respect that right.
LCBamyan4: (10:39) was karzai your team? if yes why u dont suport him? if no why u suported in the last election??????
U.S. Embassy Kabul: (10:39) Dear Bamyan, the United States is pleased to work with the government of Afghanistan and its duly elected leader. We respect the choice of the Afghan people and we respect their right to choose a candidate. The U.S. does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate for this election.
Hashim khan/ Jalalabad LC: (10:40) is this year election will have diference with last electon or not
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:40) Hashim -- The elections this year are for president and provincial council. The last election was for the Wolesi Jirga.
LCBamyan8 2: (10:40) in your idea who will pass the election?or who win the election?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:40) I do not know! What do you think?
LCBamyan4: (10:40) iam saadt what is your openion abou mr khalili?
U.S. Embassy Kabul: (10:40) Dear Bamyan, The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election. The Afghan people have worked hard for the right to choose their own leader. We respect that right.
LCBAMYAN1: (10:41) How sure are you in participating voters in south and east areas of afghanistan?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:41) Voter registrationin teh south and east went much better than anyone expected and participation was good..
LCBamyan2: (10:42) houw mr: hamid karzay chose tha mr: fahim for asisetant so you know the relaltoin betwen their they then good habib?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:42) Each candidate chose their own vice presidential candidates, yes.
Reza: (10:42) do think people are interest to participate at this election when they see most of the issues which thegovernment promised did not finish?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:42) Hi Reza - Participation in an election is the opportunity for the people to provide feedback to the governement. Civil Society should encourage participation in the election so that the people of Afghanistan and exercise this important right.
Faruq and Farhad/LC Jalalabad: (10:42) who is good presentdent for afghanistan?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:42) Afghan voters get to say!
LCBAMYAN1: (10:43) what is your plan for seurity of candidates during compain?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:43) THe Afghan police are responsible for the security of candidates.
Reza: (10:44) Dose Afghan votes are valuable for the election?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:44) Hi Reza - Every eligible voter is entitled to a voice in the elections and that vote is valuable.
LCBamyan6: (10:44) WHY POSTPONT THE time of election
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:44) The Afghan Independent Commission chose August 20 as voting day to allow time to prepare a fair and trasnparent porcess, to allow people in all parts of the country access to voting sites, and to allow time for a presidential run-off if necessary.
LCBamyan3: (10:45) hi how many persons candidates in elections?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:45) Bamyan - At a press conference last week, the IEC announced that 44 people have registered as candidates for the presidency and over 3000 have registered as provincial council candidates
reza: (10:45) Ghulam Sakhi Asks: we know the American decision about this election is so important how many persent we can hope that US dose not chose a prsident for Afghanistan?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:45) Hi Gulham The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election. The Afghan people have worked hard for the right to choose their own leader. We respect that right.
LCBamyan8 2: (10:46) in some where of Afghanistan is war how the people can give their votes and what do you do about this problem?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:46) Bamyan 8 - Afghans can support the security environment by making clear to the enemies of the people that Afghans want to vote and are demanding their rights. The Afghan police and army are working now with ISAF to plan for security for the elections. The police and army together are in the lead. ISAF will provide help in crisis response.
LCBamyan8 2: (10:47) in your idea which candidate will select in election?
U.S. Embassy Kabul: (10:47) Dear Bamyan, it is up to the Afghan people to choose their president. The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election. The Afghan people have worked hard for the right to choose their own leader. We respect that right.
Faruq and Farhad/LC Jalalabad: (10:47) (hashim) some people say we are not choose paresentdent of afghanistan.what is youe message for those peopel?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:47) Dear Hashim - Only the Afghan people can decide who to choose for their president. We respect their right to make that choice. The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election.
LCBAMYAN1: (10:47) my name is laila, do you have any security or financiel aid for women condedates during compign?
LCBamyan2: (10:47) do dhose persan who are namint in pres endential election have same book baut his/ her biogra phy?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:47) Dear Bamyan - The preliminary candidate list will not be published until May 16.
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:47) Hi Bamyan - The Afghan police are responsible for the security of all candidates - men and women equally. Afghan law does not allow candidates to accept money from foreign governments.
LCBamyan2: (10:47) do dhose persan who are namint in pres endential election have same book baut his/ her biogra phy?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:47) Dear Bamyan - The preliminary candidate list will not be published until May 16.
LCBamyan4: (10:48) about your idea could karzai serve for qafghanistan peaple if no what was the most importante problems?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:48) B4 The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election. The Afghan people have worked hard for the right to choose their own leader. We respect that right.
Reza: (10:49) Mohammad asks: Dose the Afghan president decids for Afghanistan or his dvisores like American advisors making plan for him?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:49) Hi Mohammed -- The president of Afghanistan is making his own decisions!
LCBamyan8 2: (10:50) what is the rule of world community in election of Afghanistan?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:50) Hi B 2 The United Nations is providing advice and technical support to the Independent Elections Commission of Afghanistan.
U.S. Embassy Kabul: Moderator: (10:50) If you have more questions, please submit them now. We will be ending the session in about 10 minutes. Thanks!
LCBAMYAN1: (10:51) as it seems you support again karzai and fahim, but the afghan people are suffering ecconomic and security problems for this team's miss leadership during seven past years, isn't it?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:51) B 1 - We expect that the Afghan people will choose their own leader – that is their right. The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election.
Reza: (10:51) when the Race, blood, nationality and language are the major elements for the election?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:51) Hi Reza - Civil society is iparticularly mportant in multi-ethnic countries. Through civil society all the people of Afghanstan can decide on common issues of importance.
Reza: (10:51) the civil society is so important for a country but in Afghanistan a multi national country is that make scence?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:51) Hi Reza - Civil society is important in multi-ethnic countries. Through civil society all the groups of the people of
LCBamyan3: (10:52) hi iam reza karzai is select from ago what is u .s.a yours idea?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:52) B 3 - We expect that the Afghan people will choose their own leader – that is their right. And Afghans have worked hard for this right! The US does not support or oppose any legitimate candidate in this election.
Reza: (10:53) Mohammad asks: when he changed the Afghan constitution particularly about the Election Date, is that mean he can not decide by himself?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:53) HI Mohammed -- The Afghan Independent Election Commission set the date of the elction. It has this right and responsibility under the elections law.
Faruq and Farhad/LC Jalalabad: (10:54) hashim: thank you very much for election of afghnostan
LCBAMYAN1: (10:54) as you know fahim is a warlord and accused of big currubtion especielly for public lands distributing for his prty members and tribe. but you again bring him to authority?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:54) B1 - Afghan voters will decide who wins the election.
LCBamyan6: (10:54) hello Abdulhamid why hamidkarzy naminat again in presedentional election because wsetnot succes inth past
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:54) Bamyan - The Constitution of Afghanstan determines the process for eligibility as a candidate. Any candidate eligible under the requirements of the constitution that interested in running for the presidency had the opportunity to register themselves during the candidate registration period which ended on May 8.
Reza: (10:55) hazrat Saheb mujjedadi refused form his candidentory?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:55) Reza -- The candidate registration period closed May 8.
LCBamyan8 2: (10:55) inspite the election is get near day by day and sucuite atackt become increas how can the people of afghanistan togo the center of voting in east and south?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:55) B 8 - One event does not affect the overall security climate. Afghans can support the security environment by making clear to the enemies of the people that Afghans want to vote and are demanding their rights. The Afghan police and army are working now with ISAF to plan for security for the elections. The police and army together are in the lead. ISAF will provide help in crisis response.
Reza: (10:56) Murtaza and basir asks: whay the role of the Afghan women at the presidency is not clear?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:56) Hi Reza - The IEC has reported that two women registered as presidential candidates. The IEC will post the preliminary candidate list on May 16.
reza: (10:56) when they should have this right as they are a part of Society?
LCBAMYAN 12: (10:56) I am Fahima from bamyan university, do you think the female condedates can compign widly through whole country?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:56) Hi B 12 - Security does vary accross the country. The support of the community and civil society is important. One event does not affect the overall security climate. Afghans can support the security environment by making clear to the enemies of the people that Afghans want to vote and are demanding their rights. The Afghan police and army are working now with ISAF to plan for security for the elections. The police and army together are in the lead. ISAF will provide help in crisis response.
Faruq and Farhad/LC Jalalabad: (10:57) tell me a bout the transprancy of election in afghnistan
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:57) F and F - The Independent Election Commission has many measures in place to prevent fraud during the election. Voters and candidates also have a responsibility to behave honorably, respect the process, and reject fraud. The fairness of election depends on the work of the Independent Election Commission and voters like yourself who watch over the process. Civil society can play a big role in observing elections.
LCBamyan2: (10:57) what is the IFES jobs in election
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (10:57) Hi Bamyan 2 - IFES is an international NGO that provides technical assistance durring elections.
Hashim khan/ Jalalabad LC: (10:57) if karzia win this election it will have bad effacts on afghanistan people because some the people are not stansfy from karzia will thy show some action or not?
U.S. Embassy Kabul: (10:57) It is up to the Afghan people to choose their next leader for president. The Afghan people have the right and we will respect their right to choose.
U.S. Embassy Kabul: Moderator: (10:58) We will be ending the session in about five minutes. Please submit your final questions. Thanks!
Reza: (10:58) murtaza asks: 10 districts are in Taliban's controling so how their people can vote?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (10:58) \Murtaza - This is an important question. During voter regisatrtion some people in areas under Taliban control did manage to register to vote. Community support is important.Afghans can support the security environment by making clear to the enemies of the people that Afghans want to vote and are demanding their rights. The Afghan police and army are working now with ISAF to plan for security for the elections. The police and army together are in the lead. ISAF will provide help in crisis response.
LCBamyan4: (11:00) can u provide sucurity for the next election if are u ablewhy does unsucurity progress day by day?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (11:00) B 4 - The Afghan security forces are working now with ISAF to plan for election security. The police and army together are responsible for election security.
LCBamyan2: (11:01) IFES- International Foundation for Electoral Systems Jobs?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (11:01) IFES has both Afghan and internationals as employees.
reza: (11:02) Again All of the guys asks: when more than 4 million refugees who are in pakistana and Iran have not this chance to participate at this election do think that is ok for the presidency? Are their vote are valuable? can they change the result if they attend?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (11:02) Thta decision was made by the Afghan Independent Election Commission.
LCBamyan3: (11:02) hi iam farid u.s.a support the one of cndidate this idea is fact
U.S. Embassy Kabul 3: (11:02) Hi Farid - The United States neither supports nor opposes the candidacy of any legitimate candidate. Afghan people have worked hard for the right to vote, and we support that right.
reza: (11:03) All of the students ask: who can grantee the resolution of this election?
U.S. Embassy Kabul 2: (11:03) You can! Civil society plays an important role in any election, by encouraging voters to participate and by serving as a watchdog of the process.
U.S. Embassy Kabul: (11:03) Hi everybody. Thank you for your questions and comments today. The transcript from this webchat will be posted on the U.S. Embassy website at kabul.usembassy.gov early next week.