Abdul Satar Saadat, the head of the Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC), recently acknowledged that among the 11 Presidential candidates running in the 2014 elections there are a number of war criminals.
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The top election official's comments are likely to stir up some controversy, being embraced by human rights activists who have voiced similar statements recently and condemned by candidates looking to hone their public image as the campaign season draws near.
In an exclusive interview with TOLOnews, Saadat reported complaints against seven Presidential candidates, including accusations of war crimes, corruption and land grabbing.
"There are war criminals among the Presidential candidates," the ECC head said.
He declined to provide any names or further details about the allegations against the candidates or the progress of the ECC's investigations.
Host Zabi Sadaat, discusses the topic with the following guests:
• Aminullah Shareq, political analsyt
• Osman Kameran, political analsyt
• Naqibullah Fayeq, MP
• Zalmai Zabuli, the head of the Senate Complaints Commission