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“Return of the Warlords”: Afghan Elections Marred by Fraud, Warlord Dominance

Democracy Now

Eight years after US and NATO forces toppled the Taliban, Afghanistan held its second major elections since 2001. But far from being a symbol of democracy, the August 20th elections have been marred by accusations of fraud and concerns over President Hamid Karzai’s reliance on the support of warlords and suspected war criminals. A report from independent journalist Rick Rowley of Big Noise Films

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