Presidential Election Campaign kicks off in Afghanistan

(Kabul) – Candidates for Afghanistan’s April 5 presidential election officially launched their campaigns with a series of rallies held in Kabul. There are 11 candidates vying to replace Karzai, who cannot run again.
It’s not just the outcome of the election that will shape Afghanistan’s future, but also whether voting can be carried out safely. A peaceful election process would set a precedent for future democratic elections with diminished coalition and U.S. involvement.