yesterday, when we visited the undp's "elect" office, everyone was running out for an important press conference at the iec . . . this seems to have been at least part of the reason (don't think this has hit the international news much yet):
It would seem the titled LN ECC Commissioner resigned yesterday; as a strong advocate of President Karzai he is going on (national as a minimum) TV this afternoon to announce “his rationale” behind his resignation.
Barakzai will announce he resigned on account of the fact he believes the international community has “hijacked” the Presidential electoral process.
Concerns are this may lead to the ECC becoming the focal point for pro-Karzai supporters/associated demonstrations of anger at outside interference.
In the next couple of days an official announcement must take place – SRSG Kai Aide met with Pres. Karzai yesterday and informed him of the result of the audit, and there are now increasing reports on international press. If this void starts to grow then discontent could be hijacked by the different factions.
Developments may mean we have to restrict movement at very short notice to mission essential only, depending on destination.
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