Publication

25 Nov 2009

This brief analyzes the Afghan elections, their aftermath and the breakdown of governance under Hamid Karzai's watch. The authors argue that to restore legitimacy and stability, vigorous constitutional reform must be undertaken; an impartial inquiry into the flawed elections should be formed; the UN Mission in Afghanistan should be restructured to restore credibility, and prompt steps must be taken to strengthen institutions.

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Series Crisis Group Africa Briefings
Issue 96
Publisher International Crisis Group (ICG)
Copyright © 2009 International Crisis Group (Crisis Group)
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